Governing Law and Procedure for Responding Georgia Tribunal

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Except as otherwise provided in this article, a responding tribunal of Georgia:

  1. Shall apply the procedural and substantive law generally applicable to similar proceedings originating in Georgia and may exercise all powers and provide all remedies available in those proceedings; and
  2. Shall determine the duty of support and the amount payable in accordance with the law and support guidelines of Georgia.

(Code 1981, §19-11-122, enacted by Ga. L. 1997, p. 1613, § 33; Ga. L. 2013, p. 705, § 1/SB 193.)


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