MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972
As Amended

SEC.  93-25-103. Recognition of order modified in another state.

 A tribunal of this state shall recognize a modification of its earlier child support order by a tribunal of another state which assumed jurisdiction pursuant to this act or a law substantially similar to this act and, upon request, except as otherwise provided in this act, shall:

 (a) Enforce the order that was modified only as to amounts accruing before the modification;

 (b) Enforce only nonmodifiable aspects of that order;

 (c) Provide other appropriate relief only for violations of that order which occurred before the effective date of the modification; and

 (d) Recognize the modifying order of the other state, upon registration, for the purpose of enforcement.

SOURCES: 1997 Laws, Chapter 588, Sec. 122, SB2164, Effective July 1, 1997.

Note: 1997 Laws, Chapter 588, Sec. 150, states as follows:

SECTION 150. Any person or entity shall be absolutely immune from any liability arising from compliance with the dictates of this act unless such conduct by the person or entity is willful and intentional.

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