Arkansas § 9-17-612 - Recognition of order modified in another state.
Full text of Arkansas Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 9-17-612 — Recognition of order modified in another state., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 9-17-612. Recognition of order modified in another state.
If a child-support order issued by a tribunal of this state is modified by a tribunal of another state which assumed jurisdiction pursuant to the Uniform Interstate Family Support Act, a tribunal of this state: may enforce its order that was modified only as to arrears and interest accruing before the modification; may provide appropriate relief for violations of its order which occurred before the effective date of the modification; and shall recognize the modifying order of the other state, upon registration, for the purpose of enforcement.
Source: official Arkansas text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Arkansas § 9-17-612
What does Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 9-17-612 cover?
Section 9-17-612 ("Recognition of order modified in another state.") is part of the Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated, the codified statutory law of Arkansas. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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