40-5-1023. Application of law of this state. Except as otherwise provided in this part, a responding tribunal of this state shall:

Terms Used In Montana Code 40-5-1023

  • State: when applied to the different parts of the United States, includes the District of Columbia and the territories. See Montana Code 1-1-201

(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

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