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2002 Florida Code
TITLE VI CIVIL PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE
Chapter 61 DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE; SUPPORT; CUSTODY  
PART II UNIFORM CHILD CUSTODY JURISDICTION AND ENFORCEMENT ACT (ss. 61.501-61.542)
61.509   Notice to persons outside the state.

61.509  Notice to persons outside the state.--

(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.

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