Louisiana § RS 13:1806 - Effect of child custody determination
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 13:1806 — Effect of child custody determination, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 13:1806. Effect of child custody determination
A child custody determination made by a court of this state that had jurisdiction under this Act binds all persons who have been served in accordance with the laws of this state or notified in accordance with R.S. 13:1808 or who have submitted to the jurisdiction of the court, and who have been given an opportunity to be heard. As to those persons, the determination is conclusive as to all decided issues of law and fact except to the extent the determination is modified.
Acts 2006, No. 822, §1, eff. Aug. 15, 2007.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 13:1806
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 13:1806 cover?
Section RS 13:1806 ("Effect of child custody determination") 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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