Section 27.2 Interstate Recognition of Judgments

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II. (§27.2) Interstate Recognition of Judgments

The cornerstone for an examination of conflicts in the family law context is the Full Faith and Credit Clause. U.S. Const. art. IV, § 1. That clause provides, “Full Faith and Credit shall be given in each State to the public Acts, Records, and judicial Proceedings of every other State.” The Full Faith and Credit Clause and its implementing legislation, 28 U.S.C. § 1738, require Missouri courts to recognize the divorce decrees of sister states. A divorce decree granted by a sister state must be accorded full faith and credit...

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