Ohio § 3115.711
Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 3115.711, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 3115.711.
(A) A court of this state may not modify a convention child-support order if the obligee
remains a resident of the foreign country where the support order was issued unless
one of the following applies: (1) The obligee submits to the jurisdiction of a court of this state, either expressly
or by defending on the merits of the case without objecting to the jurisdiction at
the first available opportunity. (2) The foreign tribunal lacks or refuses to exercise jurisdiction to modify its support
order or issue a new support order. (B) If a court of this state does not modify a convention child-support order because
the order is not recognized in this state, division (C) of section 3115.708 of the Revised Code applies.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio § 3115.711
What does Ohio Revised Code § 3115.711 cover?
Section 3115.711 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 § 3115.711?
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Is this the official text of Ohio law?
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How does Ohio § 3115.711 apply to my situation?
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