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Fla. Stat. § 61.509

Notice to persons outside the state

Known as the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act

The act spans §§ 61–61 (42 sections).

Applied in 1 court decision — leading case 220 So. 3d 1053 - Hammack v. Moxcey (2016)

Most recently applied in 220 So. 3d 1053 - Hammack v. Moxcey (July 2016)

History.--s. 5, ch. 2002-65.

(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.

Official source: Online Sunshine (Florida Legislature). Reproduced from public-domain Florida statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.