§ 61.509, Fla. Stat. · Part II. UNIFORM CHILD CUSTODYJURISDICTION AND ENFORCEMENT ACT
Notice to persons outside the state.
Text — 2026 Florida Statutes
(1) Notice required for the exercise of jurisdiction when a person is outside this state may be given in a manner prescribed by the laws of the state in which the service is made. Notice must be given in a manner reasonably calculated to give actual notice, but may be made by publication if other means are not effective.
(2) Proof of service may be made in the manner prescribed by the laws of the state in which the service is made.
(3) Notice is not required for the exercise of jurisdiction with respect to a person who submits to the jurisdiction of the court.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
s. 5, ch. 2002-65.
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Cited by 7 provisions
Provisions in this library whose text cites § 61.509, Fla. Stat.. Each shows the citation as that text prints it.
The Florida Statutes
- § 39.502, Fla. Stat.Notice, process, and service.Printed as s. 61.509
- § 61.507, Fla. Stat.Effect of child custody determination.Printed as s. 61.509
- § 61.518, Fla. Stat.Notice; opportunity to be heard; joinder.Printed as s. 61.509
- § 61.523, Fla. Stat.Appearance of parties and child.Printed as s. 61.509
- § 61.528, Fla. Stat.
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