Wisconsin Statutes 769.303 – Application of law of this state
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Except as otherwise provided by this chapter, a responding tribunal of this state shall do all of the following:
Terms Used In Wisconsin Statutes 769.303
- Following: when used by way of reference to any statute section, means the section next following that in which the reference is made. See Wisconsin Statutes 990.01
- State: when applied to states of the United States, includes the District of Columbia, the commonwealth of Puerto Rico and the several territories organized by Congress. See Wisconsin Statutes 990.01
(1) Apply the procedural and substantive law, including the rules on choice of law, generally applicable to similar proceedings originating in this state and may exercise all powers and provide all remedies available in those proceedings.
(2) Determine the duty of support and the amount payable in accordance with the law and support guidelines of this state.