Family Code section 5700.314

(a)

Participation by a petitioner in a proceeding under this part 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 part.

(c)

The immunity granted by this section does not extend to civil litigation based on acts unrelated to a proceeding under this part committed by a party while physically present in this state to participate in the proceeding.

Source: Section 5700.314, https://leginfo.­legislature.­ca.­gov/faces/codes_displaySection.­xhtml?lawCode=FAM§ionNum=5700.­314.­ (updated Jan. 1, 2016; accessed Jul. 7, 2025).

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