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West Virginia · Through as of 2026-10-13; contains at least the enactments of the 2026 Regular Session (newest effective date 2027-07-01)

W. Va. Code § 48-16-612: Recognition of order modified in another state.

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  1. CHAPTER 48. DOMESTIC RELATIONS.
  2. ARTICLE 16. UNIFORM INTERSTATE FAMILY SUPPORT ACT.
  3. PART VI. REGISTRATION, ENFORCEMENT AND MODIFICATION OF SUPPORT ORDER.

If a child support order issued by a tribunal of this state is modified by a tribunal of another state which assumed jurisdiction pursuant to the uniform interstate family support act, a tribunal of this state:

(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.

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