Recognition of order modified in another state

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§3254. Recognition of order modified in another state

If a child support order issued by a tribunal of this State is modified by a tribunal of another state that assumed jurisdiction pursuant to the Uniform Interstate Family Support Act, a tribunal of this State:   [PL 2015, c. 186, §8 (AMD).]

1.  Enforce amounts accruing before modification.  May enforce the order that was modified only as to arrears and interest accruing before the modification;  

[PL 2003, c. 436, §44 (AMD).]

2.  Enforce nonmodifiable aspects. 

[PL 2003, c. 436, §44 (RP).]

3.  Relief for violations before modification.  May provide appropriate relief for violations of its order that occurred before the effective date of the modification; and  

[PL 2003, c. 436, §44 (AMD).]

4.  Recognize modifying order.  Shall recognize the modifying order of the other state, upon registration, for the purpose of enforcement.  

[PL 2003, c. 436, §44 (AMD).]

SECTION HISTORY

PL 1995, c. 694, §B2 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 694, §E2 (AFF). PL 2003, c. 436, §44 (AMD). PL 2015, c. 186, §8 (AMD).


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