40-5-1023. Application of law of this state, MCA

Montana Code Annotated 2019

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.