Except as otherwise provided by this chapter, a responding tribunal of this state shall:

Terms Used In North Dakota Code 14-12.2-15

  • State: when applied to the different parts of the United States, includes the District of Columbia and the territories. See North Dakota Code 1-01-49

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.