N.J.S.A. 2A:4-30.179 — Recognition of order modified in another state.

2A:4-30.179 Recognition of order modified in another state. 56. 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 which assumed jurisdiction pursuant to the "Uniform Interstate Family Support Act," P.L.2016, c.1 (C.2A:4-30.124 et al.), a tribunal of this State: a. may enforce its order that was modified only as to arrears and interest accruing before the modification; b. may provide appropriate relief for violations of its order which occurred before the effective date of the modification; and c. shall recognize the modifying order of the other state, upon registration, for the purpose of enforcement. L.2016, c.1, s.56.

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