Section 15-23.1-303 Application of law of this state.

RI Gen L § 15-23.1-303 (2019) (N/A)
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§ 15-23.1-303. Application of law of this state. 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.

History of Section. (P.L. 1997, ch. 170, § 15; P.L. 2006, ch. 69, § 2; P.L. 2006, ch. 76, § 2.)