Louisiana § RS 13:1805 - International application
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 13:1805 — International application, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 13:1805. International application
A. A court of this state shall treat a foreign country as if it were a state of the United States for the purpose of applying Subparts A and B of this Part.
B. Except as otherwise provided in Subsection C of this Section, a child custody determination made in a foreign country under factual circumstances in substantial conformity with the jurisdictional standards of this Act shall be recognized and enforced under Subpart C of this Part.
C. A court of this state need not apply this Act if the child custody law of a foreign country violates fundamental principles of human rights or is manifestly contrary to the public policy of this state.
D. A child custody law of a jurisdiction of a foreign country is manifestly contrary to the public policy of this state if any of the following apply:
(1) The law does not grant a parent the same fundamental constitutional rights guaranteed by the Constitution of the United States or the Constitution of Louisiana including the right of equal protection, due process, and free exercise of religion.
(2) The law does not use the best interest of the child as the standard for application of child custody.
(3) The law does not consider whether domestic violence has occurred and is likely to occur again.
(4) The law does not consider whether a determination of child custody or visitation might risk the substantial harm of the child.
Acts 2006, No. 822, §1, eff. Aug. 15, 2007; Acts 2026, No. 582, §2.
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 13:1805
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 13:1805 cover?
Section RS 13:1805 ("International application") is part of the Louisiana Civil Code, the codified statutory law of Louisiana. 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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