West Virginia § 48-16-612 - 48-16-612. Recognition of order modified in another state.
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§ 48-16-612. 48-16-612. Recognition of order modified in another state.
If a child support order issued by a tribunal of this state is modified by a tribunal of another state which assumed jurisdiction pursuant to the uniform interstate family support act, a tribunal of this state:
(1) May enforce its order that was modified only as to arrears and interest accruing before the modification;
(2) May provide appropriate relief for violations of its order which occurred before the effective date of the modification; and
(3) Shall recognize the modifying order of the other state, upon registration, for the purpose of enforcement.
Source: official West Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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