§3311. Definitions As used in this subchapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. [PL 2009, c. 95, §83 (NEW); PL 2009, c. 95, §87 (AFF).] 1. Application. “Application” means a request under the Convention by an obligee or obligor, or on behalf of a child, made through a […]
§3312. Applicability This subchapter applies only to a support proceeding under the Convention. In such a proceeding, if a provision of this subchapter is inconsistent with a provision in subchapters 1 to 6, this subchapter controls. [PL 2009, c. 95, §83 (NEW); PL 2009, c. 95, §87 (AFF).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2009, c. 95, […]
§3313. Relationship of the department to United States central authority The Department of Health and Human Services of this State is recognized as the agency designated by the United States central authority to perform specific functions under the Convention. [PL 2009, c. 95, §83 (NEW); PL 2009, c. 95, §87 (AFF).] SECTION HISTORY PL […]
§3314. Initiation by department of support proceedings 1. Duty of department. In a proceeding pursuant to this subchapter, the department shall: A. Transmit and receive applications; and [PL 2009, c. 95, §83 (NEW); PL 2009, c. 95, §87 (AFF).] B. Initiate or facilitate the institution of a proceeding regarding an application in a […]
§3315. Direct request 1. Establishment or modification of support or determination of parentage. A petitioner may file a direct request seeking the establishment or modification of a support order or determination of parentage of a child. In the proceeding, the law of this State applies. [PL 2009, c. 95, §83 (NEW); PL 2009, c. […]
§3316. Registration of Convention support order 1. General requirement. Except as otherwise provided in this subchapter, 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 in subchapter 6. [PL 2009, c. 95, §83 (NEW); PL 2009, […]
§3317. Contest of registered Convention support order 1. General requirements. Except as otherwise provided in this subchapter, sections 3201 to 3204 apply to a contest of a registered Convention support order. [PL 2009, c. 95, §83 (NEW); PL 2009, c. 95, §87 (AFF).] 2. Additional requirements. A party contesting a registered Convention support order […]
§3318. Recognition and enforcement of registered Convention support order 1. Recognition and enforcement. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 2, a tribunal of this State shall recognize and enforce a registered Convention support order. [PL 2009, c. 95, §83 (NEW); PL 2009, c. 95, §87 (AFF).] 2. Exceptions. The following grounds are the only […]
§3319. 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. [PL 2009, c. 95, §83 (NEW); PL 2009, […]
§3320. Foreign support agreement 1. Recognition. Except as provided in subsections 3 and 4, a tribunal of this State shall recognize and enforce a foreign support agreement registered in this State. [PL 2009, c. 95, §83 (NEW); PL 2009, c. 95, §87 (AFF).] 2. Requirements. An application or direct request for recognition and enforcement […]
§3321. Modification of child support order subject to Convention 1. Obligee resident of the foreign country. 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: A. The obligee submits to the jurisdiction of […]
§3322. Personal information; limit on use Personal information gathered or transmitted under this subchapter may be used only for the purposes for which it was gathered or transmitted. [PL 2009, c. 95, §83 (NEW); PL 2009, c. 95, §87 (AFF).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2009, c. 95, §83 (NEW). PL 2009, c. 95, §87 (AFF).
§3323. Record in original language; English translation A record filed with a tribunal of this State under this subchapter must be in the original language and, if not in English, must be accompanied by an English translation. [PL 2009, c. 95, §83 (NEW); PL 2009, c. 95, §87 (AFF).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2009, c. […]
