Delaware Code § 13-6-314

Limited immunity of petitioner
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(a) Participation by a petitioner in a proceeding under this chapter before a responding tribunal, whether in person, by private attorney, or
through services provided by the support enforcement agency, does not confer personal jurisdiction over the petitioner in another
proceeding.
(b) A petitioner is not amenable to service of civil process while physically present in this State to participate in a proceeding under this
chapter.
(c) The immunity granted by this section does not extend to civil litigation based on acts unrelated to a proceeding under this chapter
committed by a party while physically present in this State to participate in the proceeding.

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