§ 612 - Recognition of order modified in another state - Vermont Statutes

§ 612. Recognition of order modified in another state

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 title or a law substantially similar to this title and, upon request, except as otherwise provided in this title, shall:

(1) enforce the order that was modified only as to amounts accruing before the modification;

(2) enforce only nonmodifiable aspects of that order;

(3) provide other appropriate relief only for violations of that order which occurred before the effective date of the modification; and

(4) recognize the modifying order of the other state, upon registration, for the purpose of enforcement. (Added 1997, No. 11, § 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1998.)