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RCW 26.21A.555

RCW 26.21A.555 - Recognition of order modified in another state (2026)

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RCW 26.21A.555 Recognition of order modified in another state. If a child support order issued by a tribunal of this state is modified by a tribunal of another state that assumed jurisdiction pursuant to the uniform interstate family support act, a tribunal of this state: (1) May enforce its order that was modified only as to arrears and interest accruing before the modification; (2) May provide other appropriate relief for violations of its order which occurred before the effective date of the modification; and (3) Shall recognize the modifying order of the other state, upon registration, for the purpose of enforcement. [ 2002 c 198 s 612.]