1997 Minnesota Statutes

     518A.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 518A.03 binds all parties who 
 have been served in this state or notified in accordance with 
 section 518A.05 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 sections 
 518A.01 to 518A.25. 

    HIST: 1977 c 8 s 12