Washington Code 26.21A.555 – Recognition of order modified in another state
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If a child support order issued by a tribunal of this state is modified by a tribunal of another state that assumed jurisdiction pursuant to the uniform interstate family support act, a tribunal of this state:
Terms Used In Washington Code 26.21A.555
- Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.
(1) May enforce its order that was modified only as to arrears and interest accruing before the modification;
(2) May provide other appropriate relief for violations of its order which occurred before the effective date of the modification; and
(3) Shall recognize the modifying order of the other state, upon registration, for the purpose of enforcement.
[ 2002 c 198 § 612.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2002 c 198: See RCW 26.21A.900.