Section 4917.  


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  • Except as otherwise provided by this chapter, a responding tribunal of this state shall do both of the following:

    (a) Apply the procedural and substantive law generally applicable to similar proceedings originating in this state and may exercise all powers and provide all remedies available in those proceedings.

    (b) Determine the duty of support and the amount payable in accordance with the law and support guidelines of this state.

(Amended by Stats. 2002, Ch. 349, Sec. 13. Effective January 1, 2003. Operative July 1, 2004, or later, upon federal government action specified in Sec. 47 of Ch. 349.)