N.Y. Fam. Ct. Act § 580-314

Current through 2024 NY Law Chapter 553
Section 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.

N.Y. Family Court Law § 580-314

Added by New York Laws 2015, ch. 347,Sec. 2, eff. 1/1/2016.