Except as otherwise provided by this chapter, a responding tribunal of this state shall do all of the following:
 1. Apply the procedural and substantive law generally applicable to similar proceedings originating in this state and may exercise all powers and provide all remedies available in those proceedings.

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Terms Used In Iowa Code 252K.303

  • following: when used by way of reference to a chapter or other part of a statute mean the next preceding or next following chapter or other part. See Iowa Code 4.1
  • 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 said district and territories. See Iowa Code 4.1
 2. Determine the duty of support and the amount payable in accordance with the law and support guidelines of this state.