Delaware § 1521 - Decrees of courts of other states and countries.
Full text of Delaware Delaware Code § 1521 — Decrees of courts of other states and countries., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 1521. Decrees of courts of other states and countries.
Full faith and credit shall be given in all the courts of this State to a decree of divorce or annulment of marriage by a court of competent jurisdiction in another state, territory or possession of the United States. Nothing herein contained shall be construed to limit the power of any court of this State to give such effect to a decree of divorce or annulment by a court of a foreign country as may be justified by the rules of international comity.
24 Del. Laws, c. 221, § 28; Code 1915, § 3032; Code 1935, § 3525; 45 Del. Laws, c. 225, § 1; 13 Del. C. 1953, § 1511; 59 Del. Laws, c. 350, § 1;Source: official Delaware text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 1521 ("Decrees of courts of other states and countries.") is part of the Delaware Code, the codified statutory law of Delaware. 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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