23-9,612. Recognition of order modified in another state. - Kansas Statutes

23-9,612

Chapter 23.--DOMESTIC RELATIONS Part 6.--ENFORCEMENT AND MODIFICATION OF SUPPORT ORDER AFTER REGISTRATION Article 9.--UNIFORM INTERSTATE FAMILY SUPPORT ACT

      23-9,612.   Recognition of order modified in another state.A tribunal of this state shall recognize a modification of itsearlier child support order by a tribunal of another state which assumedjurisdiction pursuant to a law substantially similar to this act and, uponrequest, except as otherwise provided in this act, shall:

      (a)   Enforce the order that was modified only as to amounts accruing beforethe modification;

      (b)   enforce only nonmodifiable aspects of that order;

      (c)   provide other appropriate relief only for violations of that order whichoccurred before the effective date of the modification; and

      (d)   recognize the modifying order of the other state, upon registration, forthe purpose of enforcement.

      History:   L. 1994, ch. 301, § 77; July 1.