Ohio Code 3115.303 – Application of law of state
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Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, a responding tribunal of this state shall do both of the following:
Terms Used In Ohio Code 3115.303
- Duty of support: means an obligation imposed or imposable by law to provide support for a child, spouse, or former spouse, including an unsatisfied obligation to provide support. See Ohio Code 3115.102
- Law: includes decisional and statutory law and rules and regulations having the force of law. See Ohio Code 3115.102
- Responding tribunal: means the authorized tribunal in a responding state or foreign country. See Ohio Code 3115.102
- State: means a state of the United States, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the United States Virgin Islands, or any territory or insular possession under the jurisdiction of the United States. See Ohio Code 3115.102
(A) 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;
(B) Determine the duty of support and the amount payable in accordance with the law and support guidelines of this state.