Title 15
Domestic Relations
Chapter 23.1
Uniform Interstate Family Support Act
Article 3
Civil Provisions of General Application
R.I. Gen. Laws § 15-23.1-303
§ 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.