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Mo. Rev. Stat. § 454.1554

Application of law of state

Known as the Uniform Interstate Family Support Act

The act spans §§ 454–454 (177 sections).

Effective: 28 Aug 2011; (L. 2011 H.B. 260)

Except as otherwise provided by sections 454.1500 to 454.1728, 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: Missouri Revisor of Statutes. Reproduced from public-domain Missouri statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.