36-5-2303 - Application of law of this state. - Tennessee Statutes

36-5-2303. Application of law of this state.

Except as otherwise provided by parts 20-29 of this chapter, a responding tribunal of this state:

     (1)  Shall apply the procedural and substantive law, including the rules on choice of law, generally applicable to similar proceedings originating in this state and may exercise all powers and provide all remedies available in those proceedings; and

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

[Acts 1997, ch. 551, § 2.]