Florida § 88.2101 - Application of act to nonresident subject to personal jurisdiction.
Full text of Florida Florida Statutes § 88.2101 — Application of act to nonresident subject to personal jurisdiction., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 88.2101. Application of act to nonresident subject to personal jurisdiction.
A tribunal of this state exercising personal jurisdiction over a nonresident in a proceeding under this act, under another law of this state relating to a support order, or recognizing a foreign support order may receive evidence from outside this state pursuant to s. 88.3161, communicate with a tribunal outside this state pursuant to s. 88.3171, and obtain discovery through a tribunal outside this state pursuant to s. 88.3181. In all other respects, parts III through VI of this chapter do not apply, and the tribunal shall apply the procedural and substantive law of this state.
Source: official Florida text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Florida § 88.2101
What does Florida Statutes § 88.2101 cover?
Section 88.2101 ("Application of act to nonresident subject to personal jurisdiction.") is part of the Florida Statutes, the codified statutory law of Florida. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Florida § 88.2101?
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Is this the official text of Florida law?
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