Current through 2024 Regular Session legislation
Section 110.579 - Limited immunity of petitioner(1) Participation by a petitioner in a proceeding under this chapter 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.(2) A petitioner is not amenable to service of civil process while physically present in this state to participate in a proceeding under this chapter.(3) The immunity granted by this section does not extend to civil litigation based on acts unrelated to a proceeding under this chapter committed by a party while physically present in this state to participate in the proceeding.