Idaho § 7-1046 - Choice of law
Full text of Idaho Idaho Statutes § 7-1046 — Choice of law, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 7-1046. Choice of law
(1) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (4) of this section, the law of the issuing state or foreign country governs:
(a) The nature, extent, amount, and duration of current payments under a registered support order;
(b) The computation and payment of arrearages and accrual of interest on the arrearages under the support order; and
(c) The existence and satisfaction of other obligations under the support order.
(2) In a proceeding for arrears under a registered support order, the statute of limitation of this state or of the issuing state or foreign country, whichever is longer, applies.
(3) A responding tribunal of this state shall apply the procedures and remedies of this state to enforce current support and collect arrears and interest due on a support order of another state or a foreign country registered in this state.
(4) After a tribunal of this or another state determines which is the controlling order and issues an order consolidating arrears, if any, a tribunal of this state shall prospectively apply the law of the state or foreign country issuing the controlling order, including its law on interest on arrears, on current and future support, and on consolidated arrears.
Source: official Idaho text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Idaho § 7-1046
What does Idaho Statutes § 7-1046 cover?
Section 7-1046 ("Choice of law") is part of the Idaho Statutes, the codified statutory law of Idaho. 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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