Except as otherwise provided in this Act, a responding tribunal of this State shall:
     (1) apply the procedural and substantive law generally applicable to similar proceedings originating in this State and may exercise all powers and provide all remedies available in those proceedings; and

Terms Used In Illinois Compiled Statutes 750 ILCS 22/303

  • State: when applied to different parts of the United States, may be construed to include the District of Columbia and the several territories, and the words "United States" may be construed to include the said district and territories. See Illinois Compiled Statutes 5 ILCS 70/1.14

     (2) determine the duty of support and the amount payable in accordance with the law and support guidelines of this State.