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title: O.C.G.A. § 19-11-122. Governing law and procedure for responding Georgia tribunal.
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# O.C.G.A. § 19-11-122. Governing law and procedure for responding Georgia tribunal.

Except as otherwise provided in this article, a responding tribunal of Georgia:

(1) Shall apply the procedural and substantive law generally applicable to similar proceedings originating in Georgia and may exercise all powers and provide all remedies available in those proceedings; and

(2) Shall determine the duty of support and the amount payable in accordance with the law and support guidelines of Georgia.

## History

Code 1981, § 19-11-122, enacted by Ga. L. 1997, p. 1613, § 33; Ga. L. 2013, p. 705, § 1/SB 193.