ยง 75-h. Appearance and limited immunity. 1. 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.
2. 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.
3. The immunity granted by subdivision one of this section does not
extend to civil litigation based on acts unrelated to the participation
in a proceeding under this article committed by an individual while
present in this state.
Structure New York Laws
Article 5-A - Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act
75 - Short Title and Statement of Legislative Intent.
75-B - Proceedings Governed by Other Laws.
75-C - Application to Indian Tribes.
75-D - International Application of Article.
75-E - Effect of Child Custody Determination.
75-G - Notice to Persons Outside State.
75-H - Appearance and Limited Immunity.
75-I - Communication Between Courts.
75-J - Taking Testimony in Another State.
75-K - Cooperation Between Courts; Preservation of Records.
75-L - Military Service by Parent; Effect on Child Custody Orders Pursuant to This Article.
75-M - Consideration of Blindness During Guardianship, Custody or Visitation Proceedings.