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Family Code § 5700.303

CHAPTER 3. Civil Provisions of General Application

Current as of September 28, 2026Fam. Code, § 5700.303Official source ↗Ask about this

Added by Stats. 2015, Ch. 493, Sec. 5. (SB 646) Effective January 1, 2016.

Except as otherwise provided in this part, 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.