152.105 – INTERNATIONAL APPLICATION OF CHAPTER. (a) A
Texas Family Code § 152.105
Summary
This law establishes that Texas courts will treat foreign countries similarly to U.S. states when applying child custody laws. It mandates the recognition and enforcement of foreign child custody determinations that align with Texas jurisdictional standards.
Texas courts treat foreign countries as U.S. states for custody laws.
Foreign custody determinations must meet Texas jurisdictional standards.
Recognition and enforcement of valid foreign custody decisions are required.
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