Section 5700.314.
Cal. Family Code - FAM § 5700.314.
in effect(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: CA Legislative Counsel Bulk DataURL: https://downloads.leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/pubinfo_2025.zipFetched: 6/27/2026
