Except as otherwise provided by sections 454.1500 to 454.1728, 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

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Terms Used In Missouri Laws 454.1554

  • State: when applied to any of the United States, includes the District of Columbia and the territories, and the words "United States" includes such district and territories. See Missouri Laws 1.020

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