§ 15-23.1-612 - Recognition of order modified in another state. - Rhode Island Statutes

SECTION 15-23.1-612

   § 15-23.1-612  Recognition of ordermodified in another state. – If a child support order issued by a tribunal of this state is modified by atribunal of another state which assumed jurisdiction pursuant to the UniformInterstate Family Support Act, a tribunal of this state:

   (1) May enforce its order that was modified only as toarrears and interest accruing before the modification;

   (2) May provide other appropriate relief for violations ofits order which occurred before the effective date of the modification; and

   (3) Shall recognize the modifying order of the other state,upon registration, for the purpose of enforcement.