§52C-6-612. 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 a law substantially similar to this Chapter and, upon request, except as otherwise provided in this Chapter, 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.

(1995, c. 538, s. 7(c).)