Louisiana § RS 13:1835 - Recognition and enforcement
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 13:1835 — Recognition and enforcement, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 13:1835. Recognition and enforcement
A court of this state shall accord full faith and credit to an order issued by another state and consistent with this Act which enforces a child custody determination by a court of another state unless the order has been vacated, stayed, or modified by a court having jurisdiction to do so under Subpart B.
Acts 2006, No. 822, §1, eff. Aug. 15, 2007.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 13:1835
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 13:1835 cover?
Section RS 13:1835 ("Recognition and enforcement") 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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