Opinion ID: 2337015
Heading Depth: 3
Heading Rank: 4

Heading: Resolution under UIFSA

Text: We find that the following official comment to § 36-5-2611 accurately frames the application of UIFSA to this case: Under UIFSA a tribunal may modify an existing child support order of another state only if certain quite limited conditions are met. First, the tribunal must have all the prerequisites for the exercise of personal jurisdiction required for rendition of an original support order. Second, one of the restricted fact situations described in [§ 36-5-2611](a) must be present. Even assuming that personal jurisdiction was properly exercised over Mr. LeTellier, [4] Ms. LeTellier has failed to satisfy the limited conditions of § 36-5-2611. As a resident of Tennessee, she cannot demonstrate one of the restricted fact situations described in [§ 36-5-2611](a). Accordingly, under UIFSA, the Juvenile Court of Davidson County, Tennessee, did not have subject matter jurisdiction to modify the District of Columbia's decree.