A divorce court must acquire personal jurisdiction over the respondent to enter valid orders relating to property division, alimony, and child support.

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Personal jurisdiction is required for a divorce court to make any valid orders regarding property division, alimony, and child support. Without personal jurisdiction over the respondent, any orders made by the court would be considered invalid.

A Divorce Court Must Acquire Personal Jurisdiction Over the Respondent