§ 15-14.1-5 - International application. - Rhode Island Statutes

SECTION 15-14.1-5

   § 15-14.1-5  International application.– (a) A court of this state shall treat a foreign country as if it were a stateof the United States for the purpose of applying this chapter.

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

   (c) A court of this state need not apply this chapter if thechild custody law of a foreign country violates fundamental principles of humanrights.