§ 25-1314 – Notice to issuing tribunal of modification
25-1314. Notice to issuing tribunal of modification Within thirty days after issuance of a modified child support order, the party obtaining the modification shall file a certified copy of the order with the issuing tribunal that had continuing, exclusive jurisdiction over the earlier order and in each tribunal in which the party knows the earlier […]
§ 25-1315 – Jurisdiction to modify child support order of foreign country
25-1315. Jurisdiction to modify child support order of foreign country A. Except as provided in section 25-1341, if a foreign country lacks or refuses to exercise jurisdiction to modify its child support order pursuant to its laws, a tribunal of this state may assume jurisdiction to modify the child support order and bind all individuals […]
§ 25-1316 – Procedure to register child support order of foreign country for modification
25-1316. Procedure to register child support order of foreign country for modification A party or support enforcement agency seeking to modify, or to modify and enforce, a foreign child support order not under the convention may register that order in this state in the same manner as provided in sections 25-1301, 25-1302, 25-1303, 25-1304, 25-1305, […]
§ 25-1331 – Definitions
25-1331. Definitions In this article: 1. " Application" means a request under the convention by an obligee or obligor, or on behalf of a child, made through a central authority for assistance from another central authority. 2. " Central authority" means the entity designated by the United States or a foreign country described in section […]
§ 25-1332 – Applicability
25-1332. Applicability This article applies only to a support proceeding under the convention. In such a proceeding, if a provision of this article is inconsistent with articles 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 of this chapter, this article controls.
§ 25-1333 – Relationship of department of economic security to United States central authority
25-1333. Relationship of department of economic security to United States central authority The department of economic security is recognized as the agency designated by the United States central authority to perform specific functions under the convention.
§ 25-1304 – Choice of law
25-1304. Choice of law A. Except as otherwise provided in subsection D of this section, the law of the issuing state or foreign country governs: 1. The nature, extent, amount and duration of current payments under a registered support order. 2. The computation and payment of arrearages and accrual of interest on the arrearages under […]
§ 25-1334 – Initiation by department of economic security of support proceeding under convention
25-1334. Initiation by department of economic security of support proceeding under convention A. In a support proceeding under this article, the department of economic security shall do both of the following: 1. Transmit and receive applications. 2. Initiate or facilitate the institution of a proceeding regarding an application in a tribunal of this state. B. […]
§ 25-1305 – Notice of registration of order
25-1305. Notice of registration of order A. When a support order or income withholding order issued in another state or a foreign support order is registered, the registering tribunal of this state shall notify the nonregistering party. Notice shall be given by first class or registered mail or by any means of personal service authorized […]
§ 25-1335 – Direct request
25-1335. Direct request A. A petitioner may file a direct request seeking establishment or modification of a support order or determination of parentage of a child. In the proceeding, the law of this state applies. B. A petitioner may file a direct request seeking recognition and enforcement of a support order or support agreement. In […]