Section 25-9C-901 – Uniformity of application and construction.
25-9C-901. Uniformity of application and construction. In applying and construing this chapter, consideration must be given to the need to promote uniformity of the law with respect to its subject matter among states that enact it. Source: SL 2015, ch 148, §901.
Section 25-9C-902 – Transitional provision.
25-9C-902. Transitional provision. The provisions of this chapter apply to proceedings begun on or after July 1, 2015 to establish a support order or determine parentage of a child or to register, recognize, enforce, or modify a prior support order, determination, or agreement, whenever issued or entered. Source: SL 2015, ch 148, §902.
Section 25-9C-702 – Applicability.
25-9C-702. Applicability. The provisions of this Article apply only to a support proceeding under the Convention. In such a proceeding, if a provision of this Article is inconsistent with Articles 1 to 6, inclusive, this Article controls. Source: SL 2015, ch 148, §702.
Section 25-9C-903 – Severability.
25-9C-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 applications 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. Source: SL […]
Section 25-9C-703 – Relationship of department to United States central authority.
25-9C-703. Relationship of department to United States central authority. The Department of Social Services of this state is recognized as the agency designated by the United States central authority to perform specific functions under the Convention. Source: SL 2015, ch 148, §703.
Section 25-9C-704 – Initiation by department of support proceeding under Convention.
25-9C-704. Initiation by department of support proceeding under Convention. (a) In a support proceeding pursuant to this Article, the Department of Social Services of this state shall: (1)Transmit and receive applications; and (2)Initiate or facilitate the institution of a proceeding regarding an application in a tribunal of this state. (b) The following support proceedings are […]
Section 25-9C-705 – Direct request.
25-9C-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. In […]
Section 25-9C-706 – Registration of Convention support order.
25-9C-706. Registration of Convention support order. (a) Except as otherwise provided in this Article, a party who is an individual or a support enforcement agency seeking recognition of a Convention support order shall register the order in this state as provided pursuant to Article 6. (b) Notwithstanding §25-9C-311 and subsection 25-9C-602(a), a request for registration […]
Section 25-9C-707 – Contest of registered Convention support order.
25-9C-707. Contest of registered Convention support order. (a) Except as otherwise provided in this Article, §§25-9C-605 to 25-9C-608, inclusive, apply to a contest of a registered Convention support order. (b) A party contesting a registered Convention support order shall file a contest not later than thirty days after notice of the registration, but if the […]
Section 25-9C-708 – Recognition and enforcement of registered Convention support order.
25-9C-708. Recognition and enforcement of registered Convention support order. (a) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (b), a tribunal of this state shall recognize and enforce a registered Convention support order. (b) The following grounds are the only grounds on which a tribunal of this state may refuse recognition and enforcement of a registered Convention […]