Ohio § 3115.710
Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 3115.710, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 3115.710.
(A) Except as otherwise provided in divisions (C) and (D) of this section, a court of
this state shall recognize and enforce a foreign support agreement registered in this
state. (B) An application or direct request for recognition and enforcement of a foreign support
agreement must be accompanied by both of the following: (1) A complete text of the foreign support agreement; (2) A record stating that the foreign support agreement is enforceable as an order of
support in the issuing country. (C) A court of this state may vacate the registration of a foreign support agreement
only if, acting on its own motion, the court finds that recognition and enforcement
would be manifestly incompatible with public policy. (D) In a contest of a foreign support agreement, a court of this state may refuse recognition
and enforcement of the agreement if it finds any of the following: (1) Recognition and enforcement of the agreement is manifestly incompatible with public
policy. (2) The agreement was obtained by fraud or falsification. (3) The agreement is incompatible with a support order involving the same parties and
having the same purpose in this state, another state, or a foreign country if the
support order is entitled to recognition and enforcement under this chapter in this
state. (4) The record submitted under division (B) of this section lacks authenticity or integrity. (E) A proceeding for recognition and enforcement of a foreign support agreement must
be suspended during the pendency of a challenge to or appeal of the agreement before
a tribunal of another state or a foreign country.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio § 3115.710
What does Ohio Revised Code § 3115.710 cover?
Section 3115.710 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 § 3115.710?
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Is this the official text of Ohio law?
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