Art. 1303.3. Application of law of state

            Except as otherwise provided by this Chapter, a responding tribunal of this state shall:

            (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; and

            (2) Determine the duty of support and the amounts payable in accordance with the law and support guidelines of this state.

            Acts 1995, No. 251, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 1996; Acts 1997, No. 1241, §1, eff. July 15, 1997; Acts 2015, No. 80, §1, eff. July 1, 2015.