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VA Code § 20-88.75 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 20 - Domestic Relations|Chapter 5.3 - Uniform Interstate Family Support Act|§ 20-88.75. Effect of registration for modification

A tribunal of the Commonwealth may enforce a child support order of another state, registered for purposes of modification, in the same manner as if the order had been issued by a tribunal of the Commonwealth, but the registered support order may be modified only if the requirements of § 20-88.76 or 20-88.77:1 have been met.1994, c. 673; 2005, c. 754; 2015, c. 727.
VA Code § 20-88.76 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 20 - Domestic Relations|Chapter 5.3 - Uniform Interstate Family Support Act|§ 20-88.76. Modification of child support order of another state

A. If § 20-88.77:1 does not apply, upon petition a tribunal of the Commonwealth may modify a child support order, issued in another state, that is registered in the Commonwealth if, after notice and hearing, the tribunal finds that:1. The following requirements are met:a. Neither the child, nor the obligee who is an individual, nor the obligor resides in the issuing state;b. A petitioner who is a nonresident of the Commonwealth seeks modification; andc. The respondent is subject to the personal jurisdiction of the tribunal of the Commonwealth; or2. The Commonwealth is the residence of the child or a party who is an individual is subject to the personal jurisdiction of the tribunal of the Commonwealth and all of the individual parties who are individuals have filed consents in a record in the issuing tribunal for a tribunal of the Commonwealth to modify the support order and assume continuing, exclusive jurisdiction.B. Modification of a registered child support order is subject to the same requirements, procedures, and defenses that apply to the modification of an order issued by a tribunal of the Commonwealth and the order may be enforced and satisfied in the same manner.C. A tribunal of the Commonwealth may not modify any aspect of a child support order that may not be modified under the law of the issuing state, including the duration of the obligation of support. If two or more tribunals have issued child support orders for the same obligor and same child, the order that controls and shall be so recognized under § 20-88.41 establishes the aspects of the support order which are nonmodifiable.D. In a proceeding to modify a child support order, the law of the state that is determined to have issued the initial controlling order governs the duration of the obligation of support. The obligor's fulfillment of the duty of support established by that order precludes imposition of a further obligation of support by a tribunal of the Commonwealth.E. On issuance of an order by a tribunal of the Commonwealth modifying a child support order issued in another state, the tribunal of the Commonwealth becomes the tribunal having continuing, exclusive jurisdiction.F. Notwithstanding subsections A through E and § 20-88.35, a tribunal of the Commonwealth retains jurisdiction to modify an order issued by a tribunal of the Commonwealth if one party resides in another state and the other party resides outside the United States.1994, c. 673; 1997, cc. 797, 897; 2005, c. 754; 2015, c. 727.
VA Code § 20-88.77 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 20 - Domestic Relations|Chapter 5.3 - Uniform Interstate Family Support Act|§ 20-88.77. Recognition of order modified in another state

If a child support order issued by a tribunal of the Commonwealth is modified by a tribunal of another state that assumed jurisdiction pursuant to the Uniform Interstate Family Support Act, a tribunal of the Commonwealth: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 that occurred before the effective date of the modification; and3. Shall recognize the modifying order of the other state, upon registration, for the purpose of enforcement.1994, c. 673; 1997, cc. 797, 897; 2005, c. 754.
VA Code § 20-88.77:1 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 20 - Domestic Relations|Chapter 5.3 - Uniform Interstate Family Support Act|§ 20-88.77:1. Jurisdiction to modify support order of another state when individual parties reside in this Commonwealth

A. If all of the parties who are individuals reside in this Commonwealth and the child does not reside in the issuing state, a tribunal of this Commonwealth has jurisdiction to enforce and to modify the issuing state's child support order in a proceeding to register that order.B. A tribunal of this Commonwealth exercising jurisdiction as provided in this section shall apply the provisions of Articles 1 (§ 20-88.32 et seq.) and 2 (§ 20-88.35 et seq.), this article and the procedural and substantive law of this Commonwealth to the enforcement or modification. Articles 3 through 5 (§ 20-88.37 et seq.) and Articles 7 (§ 20-88.64 et seq.) and 8 (§ 20-88.66 et seq.) do not apply.1997, cc. 797, 897.
VA Code § 20-88.77:2 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 20 - Domestic Relations|Chapter 5.3 - Uniform Interstate Family Support Act|§ 20-88.77:2. Notice to issuing tribunal of modification

Within thirty days after issuance of a modified child support order, the party obtaining the modification shall file a certified copy of the order with the issuing tribunal that had continuing, exclusive jurisdiction over the earlier order, and in each tribunal in which the party knows the earlier order has been registered. A party who obtains the order and fails to file a certified copy is subject to appropriate sanctions by a tribunal in which the issue of failure to file arises. The failure does not affect the validity or enforceability of the modified order of the new tribunal having continuing, exclusive jurisdiction.1997, cc. 797, 897.
VA Code § 20-88.77:3 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 20 - Domestic Relations|Chapter 5.3 - Uniform Interstate Family Support Act|§ 20-88.77:3. Jurisdiction to modify child support order of foreign country

A. Except as provided in § 20-88.93, if a foreign country lacks or refuses to exercise jurisdiction to modify its child support order pursuant to its laws, a tribunal of the Commonwealth may assume jurisdiction, for good cause shown as ordered, to modify the child support order and bind all individuals subject to the personal jurisdiction of the tribunal whether or not the consent to modification of a child support order otherwise required of the individual pursuant to § 20-88.76 has been given or whether the individual seeking modification is a resident of the Commonwealth or of the foreign country.B. An order issued by a tribunal of the Commonwealth modifying a foreign child support order pursuant to this section is the controlling order.2005, c. 754; 2015, c. 727.
VA Code § 20-88.77:4 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 20 - Domestic Relations|Chapter 5.3 - Uniform Interstate Family Support Act|§ 20-88.77:4. Procedure to register child support order of foreign country for modification

A party or support enforcement agency seeking to modify, or to modify and enforce, a foreign child support order not under the Convention may register that order in the Commonwealth under Article 8 (§ 20-88.66 et seq.) if the order has not been registered. A petition for modification may be filed at the same time as a request for registration or at another time. The petition must specify the grounds for modification.2015, c. 727.
VA Code § 20-88.79 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 20 - Domestic Relations|Chapter 5.3 - Uniform Interstate Family Support Act|§ 20-88.79. Grounds for rendition

A. For purposes of this article, "governor" includes an individual performing the functions of governor or the executive authority of a state covered by this chapter.B. The Governor of this Commonwealth may:1. Demand that the governor of another state surrender an individual found in the other state who is charged criminally in this Commonwealth with having failed to provide for the support of an obligee; or2. On the demand by the governor of another state, surrender an individual found in this Commonwealth who is charged criminally in another state with having failed to provide for the support of an obligee.C. A provision for extradition of individuals not inconsistent with this chapter applies to the demand even if the individual whose surrender is demanded was not in the demanding state when the crime was allegedly committed and had not fled therefrom.1994, c. 673.
VA Code § 20-88.80 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 20 - Domestic Relations|Chapter 5.3 - Uniform Interstate Family Support Act|§ 20-88.80. Conditions of rendition

A. Before making a demand that the governor of another state surrender an individual charged criminally in the Commonwealth with having failed to provide for the support of an obligee, the Governor of the Commonwealth may require a prosecutor of the Commonwealth to demonstrate that at least 60 days previously the obligee had initiated proceedings for support pursuant to this chapter or that the proceeding would be of no avail.B. If, under this chapter or a law substantially similar to this chapter, the governor of another state makes a demand that the Governor of the Commonwealth surrender an individual charged criminally in that state with having failed to provide for the support of a child or other individual to whom a duty of support is owed, the Governor may require a prosecutor to investigate the demand and report whether a proceeding for support has been initiated or would be effective. If it appears that a proceeding would be effective but has not been initiated, the Governor may delay honoring the demand for a reasonable time to permit the initiation of a proceeding.C. If a proceeding for support has been initiated and the individual whose rendition is demanded prevails, the Governor may decline to honor the demand. If the petitioner prevails and the individual whose rendition is demanded is subject to a support order, the Governor may decline to honor the demand if the individual is complying with the support order.1994, c. 673; 2005, c. 754.
VA Code § 20-88.83 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 20 - Domestic Relations|Chapter 5.3 - Uniform Interstate Family Support Act|§ 20-88.83. Definitions

As used in this article:"Application" means a request under the Hague Convention on the International Recovery of Child Support and Other Forms of Family Maintenance by an obligee or obligor, or on behalf of a child, made through a central authority for assistance from another central authority."Central authority" means the entity designated by the United States or a foreign country described in § 20-88.32 to perform the functions specified in the Convention."Convention support order" means a support order of a tribunal of a foreign country described in § 20-88.32."Direct request" means a petition or similar pleading filed by an individual in a tribunal of the Commonwealth in a proceeding involving an obligee, obligor, or child residing outside the United States."Foreign central authority" means the entity designated by a foreign country described in § 20-88.32 to perform the functions specified in the Convention."Foreign support agreement" means an agreement for support in a record that (i) is enforceable as a support order in the country of origin; (ii) has been formally drawn up or registered as an authentic instrument by a foreign tribunal or authenticated by or concluded, registered, or filed with a foreign tribunal; and (iii) may be reviewed and modified by a foreign tribunal. "Foreign support agreement" includes a maintenance arrangement or authentic instrument under the Convention."United States central authority" means the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.2015, c. 727.
VA Code § 20-88.84 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 20 - Domestic Relations|Chapter 5.3 - Uniform Interstate Family Support Act|§ 20-88.84. Applicability

This article applies only to a support proceeding under the Convention. In such a proceeding, if a provision of this article is inconsistent with Articles 1 through 9 (§ 20-88.32 et seq.), this article controls.2015, c. 727.
VA Code § 20-88.85 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 20 - Domestic Relations|Chapter 5.3 - Uniform Interstate Family Support Act|§ 20-88.85. Relationship of Department of Social Services to United States central authority

The Department of Social Services of the Commonwealth is recognized as the agency designated by the United States central authority to perform specific functions under the Convention.2015, c. 727.
VA Code § 20-88.86 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 20 - Domestic Relations|Chapter 5.3 - Uniform Interstate Family Support Act|§ 20-88.86. Initiation by Department of Social Services of support proceeding under convention

A. In a support proceeding under this chapter, the Department of Social Services of the Commonwealth shall:1. Transmit and receive applications; and2. Initiate or facilitate the institution of a proceeding regarding an application in a tribunal of the Commonwealth.B. The following support proceedings are available to an obligee under the Convention:1. Recognition or recognition and enforcement of a foreign support order;2. Enforcement of a support order issued or recognized in the Commonwealth;3. Establishment of a support order if there is no existing order, including, if necessary, determination of parentage of a child;4. Establishment of a support order if recognition of a foreign support order is refused under subdivision B 2, 4, or 9 of § 20-88.90;5. Modification of a support order of a tribunal of the Commonwealth; and6. Modification of a support order of a tribunal of another state or a foreign country.C. The following support proceedings are available under the Convention to an obligor against which there is an existing support order:1. Recognition of an order suspending or limiting enforcement of an existing support order of a tribunal of the Commonwealth;2. Modification of a support order of a tribunal of the Commonwealth; and3. Modification of a support order of a tribunal of another state or a foreign country.D. A tribunal of the Commonwealth may not require security, bond, or deposit, however described, to guarantee the payment of costs and expenses in proceedings under the Convention.2015, c. 727.
VA Code § 20-88.87 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 20 - Domestic Relations|Chapter 5.3 - Uniform Interstate Family Support Act|§ 20-88.87. Direct request

A. A petitioner may file a direct request seeking establishment or modification of a support order or determination of parentage of a child. In the proceeding, the law of the Commonwealth applies.B. A petitioner may file a direct request seeking recognition and enforcement of a support order or support agreement. In the proceeding, §§ 20-88.88 through 20-88.95 apply.C. In a direct request for recognition and enforcement of a Convention support order or foreign support agreement:1. A security, bond, or deposit is not required to guarantee the payment of costs and expenses; and2. An obligee or obligor that in the issuing country has benefited from free legal assistance is entitled to benefit, at least to the same extent, from any free legal assistance provided for by the law of the Commonwealth under the same circumstances.D. A petitioner filing a direct request is not entitled to assistance from the Department of Social Services.E. This chapter does not prevent the application of laws of the Commonwealth that provide simplified, more expeditious rules regarding a direct request for recognition and enforcement of a foreign support order or foreign support agreement.2015, c. 727.
VA Code § 20-88.88 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 20 - Domestic Relations|Chapter 5.3 - Uniform Interstate Family Support Act|§ 20-88.88. Registration of Convention support order

A. Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, a party who is an individual or a support enforcement agency seeking recognition of a Convention support order shall register the order in the Commonwealth as provided in Article 9 (§ 20-88.74 et seq.).B. Notwithstanding § 20-88.54 and subsection A of § 20-88.67, a request for registration of a Convention support order must be accompanied by:1. A complete text of the support order or an abstract or extract of the support order drawn up by the issuing foreign tribunal, which may be in the form recommended by the Hague Conference on Private International Law;2. A record stating that the support order is enforceable in the issuing country;3. If the respondent did not appear and was not represented in the proceedings in the issuing country, a record attesting, as appropriate, either that the respondent had proper notice of the proceedings and an opportunity to be heard or that the respondent had proper notice of the support order and an opportunity to be heard in a challenge or appeal on fact or law before a tribunal;4. A record showing the amount of arrears, if any, and the date the amount was calculated;5. A record showing a requirement for automatic adjustment of the amount of support, if any, and the information necessary to make the appropriate calculations; and6. If necessary, a record showing the extent to which the applicant received free legal assistance in the issuing country.C. A request for registration of a Convention support order may seek recognition and partial enforcement of the order.D. A tribunal of the Commonwealth may vacate the registration of a Convention support order without the filing of a contest under § 20-88.89 only if, acting on its own motion, the tribunal finds that recognition and enforcement of the order would be manifestly incompatible with public policy.E. The tribunal shall promptly notify the parties of the registration or the order vacating the registration of a Convention support order.2015, c. 727.
VA Code § 20-88.89 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 20 - Domestic Relations|Chapter 5.3 - Uniform Interstate Family Support Act|§ 20-88.89. Contest of registered convention support order

A. Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, §§ 20-88.71, 20-88.72, and 20-88.73 apply to a contest of a registered Convention support order.B. A party contesting a registered Convention support order shall file a contest not later than 30 days after notice of the registration, but if the contesting party does not reside in the United States, the contest must be filed not later than 60 days after notice of the registration.C. If the non-registering party fails to contest the registered Convention support order within the time period specified in subsection B, the order is enforceable.D. A contest of a registered Convention support order may be based only on grounds set forth in § 20-88.90. The contesting party bears the burden of proof.E. In a contest of a registered Convention support order, a tribunal of the Commonwealth:1. Is bound by the findings of fact on which the foreign tribunal based its jurisdiction; and2. May not review the merits of the order.F. A tribunal of the Commonwealth deciding a contest of a registered Convention support order shall promptly notify the parties of its decision.G. A challenge or appeal, if any, does not stay the enforcement of a Convention support order unless there are exceptional circumstances.2015, c. 727.
VA Code § 20-88.90 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 20 - Domestic Relations|Chapter 5.3 - Uniform Interstate Family Support Act|§ 20-88.90. Recognition and enforcement of registered convention support order

A. Except as otherwise provided in subsection B, a tribunal of the Commonwealth shall recognize and enforce a registered Convention support order.B. The following grounds are the only grounds on which a tribunal of the Commonwealth may refuse recognition and enforcement of a registered Convention support order:1. Recognition and enforcement of the order is manifestly incompatible with public policy, including the failure of the issuing tribunal to observe minimum standards of due process, which include notice and an opportunity to be heard;2. The issuing tribunal lacked personal jurisdiction consistent with § 20-88.35;3. The order is not enforceable in the issuing country;4. The order was obtained by fraud in connection with a matter of procedure;5. A record transmitted in accordance with § 20-88.88 lacks authenticity or integrity;6. A proceeding between the same parties and having the same purpose is pending before a tribunal of the Commonwealth and that proceeding was the first to be filed;7. The order is incompatible with a more recent support order involving the same parties and having the same purpose if the more recent support order is entitled to recognition and enforcement under this chapter in the Commonwealth;8. Payment, to the extent alleged arrears have been paid in whole or in part;9. In a case in which the respondent neither appeared nor was represented in the proceeding in the issuing foreign country:a. If the law of that country provides for prior notice of proceedings, the respondent did not have proper notice of the proceedings and an opportunity to be heard; orb. If the law of that country does not provide for prior notice of the proceedings, the respondent did not have proper notice of the order and an opportunity to be heard in a challenge or appeal on fact or law before a tribunal; or10. The order was made in violation of § 20-88.93.C. If a tribunal of the Commonwealth does not recognize a Convention support order under subdivision B 2, 4, or 9:1. The tribunal may not dismiss the proceeding without allowing a reasonable time for a party to request the establishment of a new Convention support order; and2. The Department of Social Services shall take all appropriate measures to request a child support order for the obligee if the application for recognition and enforcement was received under § 20-88.86.2015, c. 727.
VA Code § 20-88.91 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 20 - Domestic Relations|Chapter 5.3 - Uniform Interstate Family Support Act|§ 20-88.91. Partial enforcement

If a tribunal of the Commonwealth does not recognize and enforce a Convention support order in its entirety, it shall enforce any severable part of the order. An application or direct request may seek recognition and partial enforcement of a Convention support order.2015, c. 727.
VA Code § 20-88.92 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 20 - Domestic Relations|Chapter 5.3 - Uniform Interstate Family Support Act|§ 20-88.92. Foreign support agreement

A. Except as otherwise provided in subsections C and D, a tribunal of the Commonwealth shall recognize and enforce a foreign support agreement registered in the Commonwealth.B. An application or direct request for recognition and enforcement of a foreign support agreement must be accompanied by:1. A complete text of the foreign support agreement; and2. A record stating that the foreign support agreement is enforceable as an order of support in the issuing country.C. A tribunal of the Commonwealth may vacate the registration of a foreign support agreement only if, acting on its own motion, the tribunal finds that recognition and enforcement would be manifestly incompatible with public policy.D. In a contest of a foreign support agreement, a tribunal of the Commonwealth may refuse recognition and enforcement of the agreement if it finds that:1. Recognition and enforcement of the agreement is manifestly incompatible with public policy;2. The agreement was obtained by fraud or falsification;3. The agreement is incompatible with a support order involving the same parties and having the same purpose in the Commonwealth, another state, or a foreign country if the support order is entitled to recognition and enforcement under this chapter in the Commonwealth; or4. The record submitted under subsection B lacks authenticity or integrity.E. A proceeding for recognition and enforcement of a foreign support agreement must be suspended during the pendency of a challenge to or appeal of the agreement before a tribunal of another state or a foreign country.2015, c. 727.