Ohio § 3115.607
Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 3115.607, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 3115.607.
(A) A party contesting the validity or enforcement of a registered support order or seeking
to vacate the registration has the burden of proving one or more of the following
defenses: (1) The issuing tribunal lacked personal jurisdiction over the contesting party. (2) The order was obtained by fraud. (3) The order has been vacated, suspended, or modified by a later order. (4) The issuing tribunal has stayed the order pending appeal. (5) There is a defense under the law of this state to the remedy sought. (6) Full or partial payment has been made. (7) The statute of limitation under section 3115.604 of the Revised Code precludes enforcement of some or all of the alleged arrearages. (8) The alleged controlling order is not the controlling order. (B) If a party presents evidence establishing a full or partial defense under division
(A) of this section, a tribunal may stay enforcement of a registered support order,
continue the proceeding to permit production of additional relevant evidence, and
issue other appropriate orders. An uncontested portion of the registered support order may be enforced by all remedies
available under the law of this state. (C) If the contesting party does not establish a defense under division (A) of this section
to the validity or enforcement of a registered support order, the registering tribunal
shall issue an order confirming the order.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio § 3115.607
What does Ohio Revised Code § 3115.607 cover?
Section 3115.607 is part of the Ohio Revised Code, the codified statutory law of Ohio. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Ohio § 3115.607?
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Is this the official text of Ohio law?
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How does Ohio § 3115.607 apply to my situation?
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