Smith v. Smith

OPINION OF THE COURT BY

BURNS, C.J.

Defendant-Appellant (Carl) appeals the lower court’s determination that he owes plaintiff-appellee (Florence) $8,559 in child support for the period between December 10, 1964, and July 21, 1980. We affirm.

There are four issues in this case. The first two we raise «¿a sponte.

I. In an action under the Hawaii Uniform Reciprocal Enforcement of Support Act (HURESA) (HRS chapter 576, 1976, as amended), does the Hawaii family court have the authority to decide what arrearage, if any, is due under prior child support orders of various states? We answer yes.

II. Is an…