CALIFORNIA FAMILY LAW
...Procedure Before Trial/Hearing
......Federal Jurisdiction
.........Jurisdiction Accepted
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If other requisites for federal jurisdiction present, federal court could hear suit alleging that state court judgment was void for want of subject-matter jurisdiction.

Tort for interference with noncustodial spouse's visitation rights does not fall within domestic relations exception.

Domestic relations exception not applicable if claims not dependent on present or prior family relationship. Must consider exact nature of rights asserted or breaches alleged.

Federal courts can not avoid disputes between ex-spouses which are unrelated to marital status.