N.Y. Family Court Act § 580-314: Limited immunity of petitioner

§ 580-314. Limited immunity of petitioner. (a) Participation by a

petitioner in a proceeding under this article before a responding

tribunal, whether in person, by private attorney or through services

provided by the support enforcement agency, does not confer personal

jurisdiction over the petitioner in another proceeding.

(b) A petitioner is not amenable to service of civil process while

physically present in this state to participate in a proceeding under

this article.

(c) The immunity granted by this section does not extend to civil

litigation based on acts unrelated to a proceeding under this article

committed by a party while physically present in this state to

participate in the proceeding.