3115.49 Recognition of order modified in another state. - Ohio Statutes

3115.49 Recognition of order modified in another state.

A tribunal or support enforcement agency of this state shall recognize a modification of its earlier child support order by a tribunal of another state that assumed jurisdiction pursuant to a law adopted by the other state that is substantially similar to sections 3115.01 to 3115.59 of the Revised Code and, upon request, except as otherwise provided in sections 3115.01 to 3115.59 of the Revised Code, shall do all of the following, as appropriate:

(A) Enforce collection of support amounts accruing before the modification of the order;

(B) Enforce only nonmodifiable aspects of that order;

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

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

Effective Date: 03-22-2001