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Notice to persons outside the state.§ 61.509

Chapter 61 · Part II · Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act · 2026 Florida Statutes

2 opinions cite § 61.509

  1. E.K. v. Department of Children & Family Services 874 So. 2d 720 · 2D03-5797 · 2nd DCA 2004

    Reversed & remanded This opinion cites § 61.509 2 times, the section generally

    · cited by 1 in all courts

    Reversed an order compelling paternity testing of a Pennsylvania man with no Florida ties; the court lacked personal jurisdiction to determine his paternity.

    …Section 39.502(7) specifically provides that “service of the summons and service of pleadings ... on persons outside this state must be made pursuant to s. 61.509 [formerly § 61.1312.],” which is part of the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act (UCCJEA), section 61.501-.542, Florida Statutes (2003).…

  2. Arthur v. Arthur 54 So. 3d 454 · SC08-1675 · Florida Supreme Court 2010

    This opinion cites § 61.509 1 time, the section generally

    · cited by 25 in all courts

    …which had jurisdiction under this part binds all persons who have been served in accordance with the laws of this state or notified in accordance with s. 61.509 or who have submitted to the jurisdiction of the court, and who have been given an opportunity to be heard. As to those persons, the determination is…

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(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.

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