Utah Code 78B-14-303. Application of law of state
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Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, 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 Utah Code 78B-14-303
- 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 Utah Code 78B-14-102
- Law: includes decisional and statutory law and rules and regulations having the force of law. See Utah Code 78B-14-102
- Responding tribunal: means the authorized tribunal in a responding state or foreign country. See Utah Code 78B-14-102
- 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 subject to the jurisdiction of the United States. See Utah Code 78B-14-102
(2) determine the duty of support and the amount payable in accordance with the law and support guidelines of this state.