2018 Tennessee Code
Title 36 - Domestic Relations
Chapter 6 - Child Custody and Visitation
Part 2 - Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act
§ 36-6-209. Binding nature of state court decisions.

Universal Citation: TN Code § 36-6-209 (2018)
  • (a) A child-custody determination made by a court of this state that had jurisdiction under this part binds all persons who have been served in accordance with the laws of this state or notified in accordance with this part or who have submitted to the jurisdiction of the court, and who have been given an opportunity to be heard.

  • (b) 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.

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