Except as otherwise provided in Code Section 19-9-64, a court of this state may not modify a child custody determination made by a court of another state unless a court of this state has jurisdiction to make an initial determination under paragraph (1) or (2) of subsection (a) of Code Section 19-9-61 and:
History. Code 1981, § 19-9-63 , enacted by Ga. L. 2001, p. 129, § 1.
Structure Georgia Code
Chapter 9 - Child Custody Proceedings
Article 3 - Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act
§ 19-9-62. Prerequisites for Termination of Exclusive, Continuing Jurisdiction
§ 19-9-63. Prerequisites for Modifying Custody Determination From Foreign Court
§ 19-9-64. Temporary Emergency Jurisdiction; Continuing Effect; Communicating With Other Courts
§ 19-9-65. Notice Required; Intervention
§ 19-9-66. Procedure When Proceedings Pending in Another State
§ 19-9-67. Finding of Inconvenient Forum; Conditions
§ 19-9-70. Requiring Appearance for In-State and Out-of-State Residents; Other Court Orders