Legal Information: Pennsylvania
Updated:
November 4, 2022 5446. Enforcement of registered determination
(a) General rule.–A court of this Commonwealth may grant any relief normally available under the laws of this Commonwealth to enforce a registered child custody determination made by a court of another state.
(b) Modification.–A court of this Commonwealth shall recognize and enforce but may not modify, except in accordance with Subchapter B (relating to jurisdiction), a registered child custody determination of a court of another state.
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