P.R. Laws tit. 8, § 1382

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§ 1382. Recognition of order modified in another state

If a child-support order issued by a tribunal of Puerto Rico is modified by a tribunal of another state which assumed jurisdiction pursuant to UIFSA, a tribunal of Puerto Rico:

(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.

History —July 2, 2015, No. 103, § 612.