1. Before a child custody determination is made under sections 452.700 to 452.930 , notice and an opportunity to be heard in accordance with the standards of section 452.762 shall be given to: (1) All persons entitled to notice under the provisions of the law of this state as in child custody proceedings between residents of this state; (2) Any parent whose parental rights have not been previously terminated; and (3) Any person having physical custody of the child. 2. Sections 452.700 to 452.930 shall not govern the enforceability of a child custody determination made without notice and an opportunity to be heard. 3. The obligation to join a party and the right to intervene as a party in a child custody proceeding under sections 452.700 to 452.930 are governed by the law of this state as in child custody proceedings between residents of this state.
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