§ 1715
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(a)Except as otherwise provided in subdivision (b), this chapter applies to a foreign-country judgment to the extent that the judgment both:
(1)Grants or denies recovery of a sum of money.
(2)Under the law of the foreign country where rendered, is final, conclusive, and enforceable.
(b)This chapter does not apply to a foreign-country judgment, even if the judgment grants or denies recovery of a sum of money, to the extent that the judgment is any of the following:
(1)A judgment for taxes.
(2)A fine or other penalty.
(A)A judgment for divorce, support, or maintenance, or other judgment rendered in connection with domestic relations.
(B)A judgment for divorce, support, or maintenance, or other judgment rendered in connection with domestic relations may be recognized by a court of this state pursuant to Section 1723.
(c)A party seeking recognition of a foreign-country judgment has the burden of establishing that the foreign-country judgment is entitled to recognition under this chapter.