93-25-31 - Application of law of state. - Mississippi Statutes

§ 93-25-31. Application of law of state.
 

Except as otherwise provided by this chapter, a responding tribunal of this state: 
 

(a) Shall 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 

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

Sources: Laws,  1997, ch. 588, § 86; Laws, 2004, ch. 406, § 12, eff from and after July 1, 2004.