Utah § 81-8-303 - Application of law of state.
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§ 81-8-303. Application of law of state.
81-8-303. Application of law of state.
Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, a responding tribunal of this state shall:
| (1) | apply the procedural and substantive law generally applicable to similar proceedings originating in this state and may exercise all powers and provide all remedies available in those proceedings; and |
| (2) | determine the duty of support and the amount payable in accordance with the law and support guidelines of this state. |
Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 426, 2025 General Session
Source: official Utah text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 81-8-303 ("Application of law of state.") is part of the Utah Code, the codified statutory law of Utah. 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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