(a) Procedure.--A support order or income-withholding order issued in another state or a foreign support order is registered when the order is filed in the registering tribunal of this State. (b) Enforcement.--A registered support order issued in another state or a foreign county is enforceable in the same manner and is subject to the same procedures as an order issued by a tribunal of this State. (c) Faith and credit.--Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, a tribunal of this State shall recognize and enforce but may not modify a registered support order if the issuing tribunal had jurisdiction. (Dec. 28, 2015, P.L.559, No.94, eff. imd.)
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