Louisiana § RS 13:1825 - Duty to enforce
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 13:1825 — Duty to enforce, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 13:1825. Duty to enforce
A. A court of this state shall recognize and enforce a child custody determination of a court of another state if the latter court exercised jurisdiction in substantial conformity with this Act or the determination was made under factual circumstances meeting the jurisdictional standards of this Act and the determination has not been modified in accordance with this Act.
B. A court of this state may utilize any remedy available under other law of this state to enforce a child custody determination made by a court of another state. The remedies provided in this Subpart are cumulative and do not affect the availability of other remedies to enforce a child custody determination.
Acts 2006, No. 822, §1, eff. Aug. 15, 2007.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 13:1825
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 13:1825 cover?
Section RS 13:1825 ("Duty to enforce") 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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