Index

Uniform Interstate Family Support Act (UIFSA)

Summary

Governs the establishment, enforcement, and modification of child support and alimony orders when the parties live in different states.

Rights & Rules

  • 01.
    Right to enforce a child support order in any state where the paying parent lives
  • 02.
    Protection against having multiple different support amounts ordered by different states

Penalties

  • 01.
    Wage garnishment (income withholding) across state lines
  • 02.
    Suspension of driver's or professional licenses for non-compliance

Verified Citations

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