In the DOPSS basis for personal jurisdiction, what does the second 'S' stand for?

In the DOPSS basis for personal jurisdiction, what does the second 'S' stand for?

• A. Support obligations (child support/alimony/paternity)
• B. Service of process on party or party's agent
• C. State law
• D. Subpoena

Answer: (A)

The second S in the DOPSS basis for personal jurisdiction stands for Support obligations (child support, alimony, and paternity). This recognizes a recognized ground to exercise jurisdiction to enforce or collect support across state lines, ensuring that someone who owes support can be brought before the forum court to satisfy those obligations. The policy behind this is to safeguard dependents’ financial support by making enforcement across states effective, which is why this element is distinct from other potential bases like service of process or general state-law contacts.

The second S in the DOPSS basis for personal jurisdiction stands for Support obligations (child support, alimony, and paternity). This recognizes a recognized ground to exercise jurisdiction to enforce or collect support across state lines, ensuring that someone who owes support can be brought before the forum court to satisfy those obligations. The policy behind this is to safeguard dependents’ financial support by making enforcement across states effective, which is why this element is distinct from other potential bases like service of process or general state-law contacts.