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Section 252K.901 – Uniformity of application and construction.

252K.901 Uniformity of application and construction. In applying and construing this uniform Act, consideration must be given to the need to promote uniformity of the law with respect to the subject matter among states that enact it. 97 Acts, ch 175, §178; 2015 Acts, ch 110, §72

Section 252K.903 – Severability.

252K.903 Severability. If any provision of this chapter or its application to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the invalidity does not affect other provisions or application of this chapter which can be given effect without the invalid provision or application, and to this end the provisions of this chapter are severable. 97 Acts, […]

Section 252K.904 – Effective date — pending matters.

252K.904 Effective date — pending matters. 1. This chapter takes effect July 1, 2015. 2. A tribunal of this state shall apply this chapter beginning July 1, 2015, with the following conditions: a. Matters pending on July 1, 2015, shall be governed by this chapter. b. Pleadings and accompanying documents on pending matters are sufficient […]

Section 252K.615 – Jurisdiction to modify child support order of foreign country.

252K.615 Jurisdiction to modify child support order of foreign country. 1. Except as otherwise provided in section 252K.711, 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 […]

Section 252K.802 – Conditions of rendition.

252K.802 Conditions of rendition. 1. Before making a demand that the governor of another state surrender an individual charged criminally in this state with having failed to provide for the support of an obligee, the governor of this state may require a prosecutor of this state to demonstrate that at least sixty days previously the […]

Section 252K.701 – Definitions.

252K.701 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 252K.102, subsection […]