2010 Pennsylvania Code
Title 23 - DOMESTIC RELATIONS
Chapter 54 - Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement
5408 - Notice to persons outside Commonwealth.

     § 5408.  Notice to persons outside Commonwealth.
        (a)  General rule.--Notice required for the exercise of
     jurisdiction when a person is outside this Commonwealth may be
     given in a manner prescribed by the laws of this Commonwealth
     for service of process or by the law 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 by publication if
     other means are not effective.
        (b)  Proof of service.--Proof of service may be made in the
     manner prescribed by the laws of this Commonwealth or by the law
     of the state in which the service is made.
        (c)  Submission to jurisdiction.--Notice is not required for
     the exercise of jurisdiction with respect to a person who
     submits to the jurisdiction of the court.

        Cross References.  Section 5408 is referred to in sections
     5406, 5425, 5430, 5445, 5448, 5450 of this title.

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