12. Recognition of order modified in another state. If a child-support order issued by a tribunal of the District is modified by a tribunal of another state which assumed jurisdiction pursuant to the Uniform Interstate Family Support Act, a tribunal of the District: (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. (Feb. 27, 2016, D.C. Law 21-73, § 612, 63 DCR 222.)
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