Recognition of order modified in another state.

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If a child support order issued by a tribunal of this state is modified by a tribunal of another state which assumed jurisdiction pursuant to the Uniform Interstate Family Support Act, a tribunal of this state:

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

2. May provide appropriate relief for violations of its order which occurred before the effective date of the modification; and

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

Added by Laws 1994, c. 160, § 47, eff. Sept. 1, 1994. Amended by Laws 2004, c. 367, § 39, eff. Nov. 1, 2004.


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