Applicability.

Except as otherwise provided in subsection (b) of this section, this subchapter applies to a foreign-country judgment to the extent that the judgment: Grants or denies recovery of a sum of money; and Under the law of the foreign country where rendered, is: Final; Conclusive; and Enforceable. This subchapter 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 a: Judgment for taxes; Fine or other penalty; or Judgment for: Divorce; Support or maintenance; or Other judgment rendered in connection with domestic relations. A party seeking recognition of a foreign-country judgment has the burden of establishing that this subchapter applies to the foreign-country judgment.