A child custody determination made by a court of this state that had jurisdiction under this article binds all persons who have been served in accordance with the laws of this state or notified in accordance with Code Section 19-9-47 or who have submitted to the jurisdiction of the court, and who have been given an opportunity to be heard. As to those persons, the determination is conclusive as to all decided issues of law and fact except to the extent the determination is modified.
History. Code 1981, § 19-9-45 , enacted by Ga. L. 2001, p. 129, § 1.
Law reviews.
For annual survey on domestic relations law, see 64 Mercer L. Rev. 121 (2012).
Structure Georgia Code
Chapter 9 - Child Custody Proceedings
Article 3 - Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act
§ 19-9-42. Article Inapplicable to Adoptions or Authorizations for Emergency Care
§ 19-9-43. Proceeding Pertaining to Indian Child Exempted From Article
§ 19-9-44. Child Custody Determinations of Foreign Country
§ 19-9-45. Binding Authority of Child Custody Determination
§ 19-9-46. Priority of Question of Jurisdiction
§ 19-9-47. Notice and Proof of Service on Persons Outside the State
§ 19-9-48. Personal Jurisdiction Not Obtained in Other Matters; Service of Process
§ 19-9-49. Communication Between Court of This State and Other States