2017 Georgia Code
Title 19 - Domestic Relations
Chapter 9 - Child Custody Proceedings
Article 3 - Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act
Part 3 - Jurisdiction and Enforcement of Foreign Decrees
§ 19-9-86. Granting relief and enforcing registered custody determinations

Universal Citation: GA Code § 19-9-86 (2017)
  • (a) A court of this state may grant any relief normally available under the laws 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 Part 2 of this article, a registered child custody determination of a court of another state.
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