Arkansas § 9-9-218 - Recognition of foreign decrees affecting adoption.
Full text of Arkansas Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 9-9-218 — Recognition of foreign decrees affecting adoption., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 9-9-218. Recognition of foreign decrees affecting adoption.
A decree of court terminating the relationship of parent and child or establishing the relationship by adoption issued pursuant to due process of law by a court of any other jurisdiction within or without the United States shall be recognized in this state. The rights and obligations of the parties as to matters within the jurisdiction of this state shall be determined as though the decree were issued by a court of this state.
Source: official Arkansas text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 9-9-218 cover?
Section 9-9-218 ("Recognition of foreign decrees affecting adoption.") is part of the Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated, the codified statutory law of Arkansas. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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