88.8011 – Grounds for rendition.
88.8011 Grounds for rendition.— (1) For purposes of this article, “Governor” includes an individual performing the functions of Governor or the executive authority of a state covered by this act. (2) The Governor of this state may: (a) Demand that the Governor of another state surrender an individual found in the other state who is charged criminally in this […]
88.6151 – Jurisdiction to modify child support order of foreign country.
88.6151 Jurisdiction to modify child support order of foreign country.— (1) Except as otherwise provided in s. 88.7111, 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 subject […]
88.6161 – Procedure to register child support order of foreign country for modification.
88.6161 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 under ss. 88.6011-88.6081 if the order has not been registered. A petition for modification may […]
88.70111 – Definitions.
88.70111 Definitions.—As used in this part, the term: (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 s. 88.1011(5)(d) to […]
88.7021 – Applicability.
88.7021 Applicability.—This part applies only to a support proceeding under the convention. In such a proceeding, if a provision of this part is inconsistent with parts I through VI, this part controls. History.—s. 60, ch. 2011-92.
88.7031 – Relationship of Department of Revenue to United States central authority.
88.7031 Relationship of Department of Revenue to United States central authority.—The Department of Revenue is recognized as the agency designated by the United States central authority to perform specific functions under the convention. History.—s. 61, ch. 2011-92.
88.6041 – Choice of law.
88.6041 Choice of law.— (1) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (4), the law of the issuing state or foreign country governs: (a) The nature, extent, amount, and duration of current payments under a registered support order; (b) The computation and payment of arrearages and accrual of interest on the arrearages under the order; and (c) The existence and satisfaction […]
88.7041 – Initiation by Department of Revenue of support proceeding under convention.
88.7041 Initiation by Department of Revenue of support proceeding under convention.— (1) In a support proceeding under this part, the Department of Revenue shall: (a) Transmit and receive applications; and (b) Initiate or facilitate the institution of a proceeding regarding an application in a tribunal of this state. (2) The following support proceedings are available to an obligee under the […]
88.6051 – Notice of registration of order.
88.6051 Notice of registration of order.— (1) 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. The notice must be accompanied by a copy of the registered order and the documents and relevant information accompanying the order. […]
88.7051 – Direct request.
88.7051 Direct request.— (1) 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. (2) A petitioner may file a direct request in a tribunal of this state seeking recognition and enforcement of a support order or […]