26.21A.555 - Recognition of order modified in another state. - Washington Statutes

Recognition of order modified in another state.

If a child support order issued by a tribunal of this state is modified by a tribunal of another state that assumed jurisdiction pursuant to the uniform interstate family support act, a tribunal of this state:

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

     (2) May provide other appropriate relief for violations of its 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.

[2002 c 198 § 612.]

Notes: Effective date -- 2002 c 198: See RCW 26.21A.900.