CHC 1306.12 - Recognition of order modified in another state - Louisiana Statutes

Art. 1306.12. Recognition of order modified in another state

A tribunal of this state shall recognize a modification of its earlier child support order by a tribunal of another state, which assumed jurisdiction pursuant to this Chapter or a law substantially similar to this Chapter, and, upon request, except as otherwise provided in this Chapter, shall do all of the following:

(1) Enforce the order that was modified only as to amounts accruing before the modification.

(2) Enforce only nonmodifiable aspects of that order.

(3) Provide other appropriate relief only for violations of that order that occurred before the effective date of the modification.

(4) Recognize the modifying order of the other state, upon registration, for the purpose of enforcement.

Acts 1995, No. 251, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 1996; Acts 1997, No. 1241, §1, eff. July 15, 1997.