Louisiana § RS 13:1828 - Enforcement of registered determination

Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 13:1828 — Enforcement of registered determination, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ RS 13:1828. Enforcement of registered determination

A.  A court of this state may grant any relief normally available under the law of this state to enforce a registered child custody determination made by a court of another state.

B.  A court of this state shall recognize and enforce, but may not modify, except in accordance with Subpart B, a registered child custody determination of a court of another state.

Acts 2006, No. 822, §1, eff. Aug. 15, 2007.

Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 13:1828 cover?

Section RS 13:1828 ("Enforcement of registered 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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