(1) A tribunal of this state shall apply sections 7-1001 through 7-1058, Idaho Code, and, as applicable, sections 7-1059 through 7-1071, Idaho Code, to a support proceeding involving:
(a)  A foreign support order;
(b)  A foreign tribunal; or
(c)  An obligee, obligor or child residing in a foreign country.
(2)  A tribunal of this state that is requested to recognize and enforce a support order on the basis of comity may apply the procedural and substantive provisions of sections 7-1001 through 7-1058, Idaho Code.

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Terms Used In Idaho Code 7-1004A

  • State: when applied to the different parts of the United States, includes the District of Columbia and the territories; and the words "United States" may include the District of Columbia and territories. See Idaho Code 73-114
(3)  Sections 7-1059 through 7-1071, Idaho Code, apply only to a support proceeding under the convention. In such a proceeding, if a provision of sections 7-1059 through 7-1071, Idaho Code, is inconsistent with sections 7-1001 through 7-1058, Idaho Code, then sections 7-1059 through 7-1071, Idaho Code, control.