03. Application of law of the District. Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, a responding tribunal of the District shall: (1) Apply the procedural and substantive law generally applicable to similar proceedings originating in the District 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 District. (Feb. 27, 2016, D.C. Law 21-73, § 303, 63 DCR 222.)
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