19-A M.R.S. §3254: Recognition of order modified in another state

If a child support order issued by a tribunal of this State is modified by a tribunal of another state that assumed jurisdiction pursuant to the Uniform Interstate Family Support Act, a tribunal of this State:

1. Enforce amounts accruing before modification. May enforce the order that was modified only as to arrears and interest accruing before the modification;

2. Enforce nonmodifiable aspects.

3. Relief for violations before modification. May provide appropriate relief for violations of its order that occurred before the effective date of the modification; and

4. Recognize modifying order. Shall recognize the modifying order of the other state, upon registration, for the purpose of enforcement.