TITLE 40. FAMILY LAW

CHAPTER 5. ENFORCEMENT OF SUPPORT

Part 10. Uniform Interstate Family Support Act

Application Of Law Of This State

40-5-1023. Application of law of this state. Except as otherwise provided in this part, 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

(2) determine the duty of support and the amount payable in accordance with the law and support guidelines of this state.

History: En. Sec. 17, Ch. 328, L. 1993; amd. Sec. 35, Ch. 174, L. 2015; Sec. 40-5-160, MCA 2013; redes. 40-5-1023 by Sec. 71, Ch. 174, L. 2015.