(a) When making a special appearance a party to a child custody proceeding, including a modification proceeding, or a petitioner or respondent in a proceeding to enforce or register a child custody determination, is not subject to personal jurisdiction in this state for another proceeding or purpose solely by reason of having participated, or of having been physically present for the purpose of participating, in the proceeding.
(b) A person who is subject to personal jurisdiction in this state on a basis other than physical presence is not immune from service of process in this state. A party present in this state who is subject to the jurisdiction of another state is not immune from service of process allowable under the laws of that state.
(c) The immunity granted by subsection (a) does not extend to civil litigation based on acts unrelated to the participation in a proceeding under this chapter committed by an individual while present in this state.
Structure Code of Alabama
Title 30 - Marital and Domestic Relations.
Chapter 3B - Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act.
Article 1 - General Provisions.
Section 30-3B-101 - Short Title.
Section 30-3B-102 - Definitions.
Section 30-3B-103 - Proceedings Governed by Other Law.
Section 30-3B-104 - Application to Indian Tribes.
Section 30-3B-105 - International Application of Chapter.
Section 30-3B-106 - Effect of Child Custody Determination.
Section 30-3B-108 - Notice to Persons Outside State.
Section 30-3B-109 - Appearance and Limited Immunity.
Section 30-3B-110 - Communication Between Courts.
Section 30-3B-111 - Taking Testimony in Another State.
Section 30-3B-112 - Cooperation Between Courts; Preservation of Records.