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Current as of January 01, 2023 | Updated by FindLaw Staff
If a child support order issued by a tribunal of this state is modified by a tribunal of another state which assumed jurisdiction pursuant to the Uniform Interstate Family Support Act, a tribunal of this state:
(1) May enforce the order that was modified only as to arrears and interest accruing before the modification.
(2) May provide appropriate relief for violations of its order which occurred before the effective date of the modification.
(3) Shall recognize the modifying order of the other state, upon registration, for the purpose of enforcement.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Florida Statutes Title VI. Civil Practice and Procedure § 88.6121. Recognition of order modified in another state - last updated January 01, 2023 | https://codes.findlaw.com/fl/title-vi-civil-practice-and-procedure/fl-st-sect-88-6121/
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