Arkansas § 9-9-218 Recognition of foreign decrees affecting adoption

Arkansas Statutes

§ 9-9-218 — Recognition of foreign decrees affecting adoption

Arkansas § 9-9-218

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Ark. Code Ann. § 9-9-218 (2026).

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A decree of court terminating the relationship of parent and child or establishing the relationship by adoption issued pursuant to due process of law by a court of any other jurisdiction within or without the United States shall be recognized in this state. The rights and obligations of the parties as to matters within the jurisdiction of this state shall be determined as though the decree were issued by a court of this state.

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A decree of court terminating the relationship of parent and child or establishing the relationship by adoption issued pursuant to due process of law by a court of any other jurisdiction within or without the United States shall be recognized in this state. The rights and obligations of the parties as to matters within the jurisdiction of this state shall be determined as though the decree were issued by a court of this state.