Pennsylvania § 5406 - Effect of child custody determination.
Full text of Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 5406 — Effect of child custody determination., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5406. Effect of child custody determination.
A child custody determination made by a court of this Commonwealth that had jurisdiction under this chapter binds all persons who have been served in accordance with the laws of this Commonwealth or notified in accordance with section 5408 (relating to notice to persons outside Commonwealth) 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.
Source: official Pennsylvania text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Pennsylvania § 5406
What does Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 5406 cover?
Section 5406 ("Effect of child custody determination.") is part of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, the codified statutory law of Pennsylvania. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Pennsylvania § 5406?
A common citation format is "Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 5406" (Pennsylvania). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Pennsylvania law?
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How does Pennsylvania § 5406 apply to my situation?
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