Adams-Smyrichinsky v. Smyrichinsky

OPINION OF THE COURT BY

JUSTICE NOBLE

This case raises two legal questions. First, does a court in this state have the authority to alter the duration of a child support order issued by another state when the court in this state exercises jurisdiction under the Uniform Interstate Family Support Act? Second, does a court in this state have authority to modify an award of the federal dependent-child tax exemption made by another state, and if so, what factors must be present to award the exemption? The Oldham Family Court answered both questions in the affirmative, and the Court of Appeals…