§ 9-9-218 - Recognition of foreign decrees affecting adoption.
9-9-218. Recognition of foreign decrees affecting adoption.
A decree of court terminating the relationship of parent and child or establishing the relationship by adoption issued pursuant to due process of law by a court of any other jurisdiction within or without the United States shall be recognized in this state. The rights and obligations of the parties as to matters within the jurisdiction of this state shall be determined as though the decree were issued by a court of this state.