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Delaware · Through 2026-08-10 (85 Del. Laws, c. 421, 424) · Newer source version available

13 Del. C. § 1905: International application.

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  1. Title 13. Domestic Relations
  2. CHAPTER 19. Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act
  3. Subchapter I. General Provisions

(a) A court of this State shall treat a foreign country as if it were a state of the United States for the purpose of applying subchapters I and II of this chapter.

(b) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (c) of this section, a child custody determination made in a foreign country under factual circumstances in substantial conformity with the jurisdictional standards of this chapter must be recognized and enforced under subchapter III of this chapter.

(c) A court of this State need not apply this chapter if the child custody law of a foreign country violates fundamental principles of human rights.

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