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Tennessee Code Title 36. Domestic Relations § 36-5-2303

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<Section effective upon date to be designated by Tennessee Department of Human Services pursuant to 2010 Pub.Acts, c. 901, § 2.  See, also, section effective until said date.>

Except as otherwise provided in parts 20-29 of 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.

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