Georgia § 19-11-122 - Governing law and procedure for responding Georgia tribunal.
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§ 19-11-122. Governing law and procedure for responding Georgia tribunal.
Except as otherwise provided in this article, a responding tribunal of Georgia: Shall apply the procedural and substantive law generally applicable to similar proceedings originating in Georgia and may exercise all powers and provide all remedies available in those proceedings; and Shall determine the duty of support and the amount payable in accordance with the law and support guidelines of Georgia. (Code 1981, § 19-11-122 , enacted by Ga. L. 1997, p. 1613, § 33; Ga. L. 2013, p. 705, § 1/SB 193.)
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