Recognition of order modified in another state
Va. Code Ann. § 20-88.77
in effectIf a child support order issued by a tribunal of the Commonwealth is modified by a tribunal of another state that assumed jurisdiction pursuant to the Uniform Interstate Family Support Act, a tribunal of the Commonwealth:
1. May enforce its order that was modified only as to arrears and interest accruing before the modification;
2. May provide appropriate relief for violations of its order that 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.
1994, c. 673 ; 1997, cc. 797 , 897 ; 2005, c. 754 .
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