Section 15-23.1-713. – Record in original language; English translation.
§ 15-23.1-713. Record in original language; English translation. A record filed with a tribunal of this state under this chapter must be in the original language and, if not in English, must be accompanied by an English translation. History of Section.P.L. 2011, ch. 243, § 3; P.L. 2011, ch. 263, § 3.
Section 15-23.1-709. – Partial enforcement.
§ 15-23.1-709. Partial enforcement. If a tribunal of this state does not recognize and enforce a convention support order in its entirety, it shall enforce any severable part of the order. An application or direct request may seek recognition and partial enforcement of a Convention support order. History of Section.P.L. 2011, ch. 243, § 3; […]
Section 15-23.1-710. – Foreign support agreement.
§ 15-23.1-710. Foreign support agreement. (a) Except as otherwise provided in subsections (c) and (d), a tribunal of this state shall recognize and enforce a foreign support agreement registered in this state. (b) An application or direct request for recognition and enforcement of a foreign support agreement must be accompanied by: (1) A complete text […]
Section 15-23.1-711. – Modification of convention child-support order.
§ 15-23.1-711. Modification of convention child-support order. (a) A tribunal of this state may not modify a convention child-support order if the obligee remains a resident of the foreign country where the support order was issued unless: (1) The obligee submits to the jurisdiction of a tribunal of this state, either expressly or by defending […]
Section 15-23.1-712. – Personal information; limit on use.
§ 15-23.1-712. Personal information; limit on use. Personal information gathered or transmitted under this chapter may be used only for the purposes for which it was gathered or transmitted. History of Section.P.L. 2011, ch. 243, § 3; P.L. 2011, ch. 263, § 3.
Section 15-23.1-701. – Definitions.
§ 15-23.1-701. Definitions. In this chapter: (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 subdivision 15-23.1-101(5)(iv) […]
Section 15-23.1-702. – Applicability.
§ 15-23.1-702. Applicability. This chapter applies only to a support proceeding under the convention. In such a proceeding, if a provision of this article is inconsistent with articles 1 through 6, this article controls. History of Section.P.L. 2011, ch. 243, § 3; P.L. 2011, ch. 263, § 3.
Section 15-23.1-703. – Relationship of the state of Rhode Island office of child support services.
§ 15-23.1-703. Relationship of the state of Rhode Island office of child support services. The department of human services — office of child support services of this state is recognized as the agency designated by the United States central authority to perform specific functions under the convention. History of Section.P.L. 2011, ch. 243, § 3; […]
Section 15-23.1-704. – Initiation by the Rhode Island department of human services — Office of child support services.
§ 15-23.1-704. Initiation by the Rhode Island department of human services — Office of child support services. (a) In a support proceeding under this chapter, the department of human services — office of child support services of this state shall: (1) Transmit and receive applications; and (2) Initiate or facilitate the institution of a proceeding […]
Section 15-23.1-705. – Direct request.
§ 15-23.1-705. 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. […]