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Tenn. Code Ann. § 36-5-816: Administrative orders to determine continuing exclusive jurisdiction

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  1. TN Code
  2. Title 36
  3. Chapter 5

(a) The department, when acting as the tribunal of the state pursuant to § 36-5-2102 and parts 20-29 of this chapter, in the administrative establishment or enforcement of support, shall have authority to issue an administrative order to determine which state would have continuing exclusive jurisdiction for modification of orders in any interstate cases pursuant to the Uniform Interstate Family Support Act, compiled in parts 20-29 of this chapter.

(b) The determination made pursuant to subsection (a) may be appealed as provided pursuant to part 10 of this chapter.

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