Binding force and res judicata effect of custody decree
Sec. 12. Binding Force and Res Judicata Effect of Custody
Decree. A custody decree rendered by a court of this state which had
jurisdiction under section 3 of this chapter binds all parties who have
been served in this state or notified in accordance with section 5 of
this chapter or who have submitted to the jurisdiction of the court,
and who have been given an opportunity to be heard. As to these
parties the custody decree is conclusive as to all issues of law and
fact decided and as to the custody determination made unless and
until that determination is modified pursuant to law, including the
provisions of this chapter.
As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.9.
Last modified: May 24, 2006