2A:4-30.115 - Modification of order by another state recognized - New Jersey Statutes

2A:4-30.115  Modification of order by another state recognized.

51.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 act or  law substantially similar to this act and, upon request, except as otherwise provided in this act, shall:

a.enforce the order that was modified only as to amounts accruing before the modification;

b.enforce only nonmodifiable aspects of that order;

c.provide other appropriate relief only for violations of that order which occurred before the effective date of the modification; and

d.recognize the modifying order of the other state, upon registration, for the purpose of enforcement.

L.1998,c.2,s.51.