MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972
As Amended

SEC.  93-25-31. Application of law of state.

Except as otherwise provided by this chapter, a responding tribunal of this state:

          (a)  Shall 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; and

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

SOURCES: 1997 Laws, Chapter 588, Sec. 86, SB2164; Laws, 2004, ch. 406, § 12, SB 2851, eff from and after July 1, 2004.

PREVIOUS VERSIONS: Pre-2004


Chapter Index | Table of Contents