Application of law of State
Known as the Uniform Interstate Family Support Act
The act spans §§ 576B-101 to 576B-902 (77 sections).
Applied in 1 court decision — leading case Child Support Enforcement Agency v. Carlin (2001)
Most recently applied in Child Support Enforcement Agency v. Carlin (September 2001)
L 1997, c 295, pt of §1; am L 2015, c 77, pt of §1
Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, a responding tribunal of this State shall:
(1) Apply the procedural and substantive 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) Determine the duty of support and the amount payable in accordance with the law and support guidelines of this State.
Official source: Hawaii State Legislature. Reproduced from public-domain Hawaii statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.