Kentucky Revised Statutes

Ky. Rev. Stat. § 454.275 (2026)

Personal service on person whose marital domicile is in Kentucky

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A court may exercise personal jurisdiction over a person whose marital domicile is in Kentucky, and who, for the purpose of avoiding support and maintenance of his minor children, removes himself from the jurisdiction of the court. In such cases service may be had as provided in KRS 454.210 and 454.270. History: Created 1972 Ky. Acts ch. 307, sec. 4.

Notes of Decisions

Cited in 2 cases, 1980–1993 · leading case: Cann v. Howard, 850 S.W.2d 57 (Ky. Ct. App. 1993).

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Cann v. Howard, 850 S.W.2d 57 (Ky. Ct. App. 1993). “However, the trial court found that when Steven accepted its subject-matter jurisdiction over the visitation dispute and asked for increased visitation, he thereby made a general appearance and waived his defense of lack of personal jurisdiction.”

Tally v. Tally, 603 S.W.2d 486 (Ky. 1980). “” On March 28, 1978, Barbara caused a summons to be issued against Raymond pursuant to KRS 454.275, which reads as follows: “A court may exercise personal jurisdiction over a person whose marital domicile is in Kentucky, and who, for the purpose of avoiding support and…”

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