Family Court Act § 580-314 · Part 3. Civil Provisions of General Application
Limited immunity of petitioner
Text — Law content up to date as of August 21, 2026, as published by the New York State Senate (Open Legislation)
§ 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.
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- Law content up to date as of August 21, 2026, as published by the New York State Senate (Open Legislation)
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