General Laws of Massachusetts (Last Updated: January 16, 2020) |
PART II REAL AND PERSONAL PROPERTY AND DOMESTIC RELATIONS |
TITLE III. DOMESTIC RELATIONS |
CHAPTER 209D. UNIFORM INTERSTATE FAMILY SUPPORT ACT |
ARTICLE 3. CIVIL PROVISIONS OF GENERAL APPLICATION. |
SECTION 3-303. Application of law of the commonwealth
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Section 3–303. Application of law of the commonwealth. Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, a responding tribunal of the commonwealth shall:
(1) apply the procedural and substantive law, generally applicable to similar proceedings originating in the commonwealth 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 the commonwealth.