Interstate family support act uniform law commission. Justia us law us codes and statutes california code 2016 california code family code. The uniform interstate family support act uifsa applies when parties live in different states. This brochure summarizes the 2008 uniform interstate family support act uifsa that allows other states, foreign countries, and tribes to work together in the. In doing so, the uifsa was specifically written to stop the existing practice of creating multiple valid orders with differing support amounts that could be. June 4, 2015 the assembly judiciary committee reports favorably and with committee amendments assembly bill no. This is an exception to the normal rules of law where a court would not have jurisdiction over a nonresident. Uniform interstate family support act act 255 of 2015 an act to make uniform the laws relating to support enforcement. Uniform interstate family support act hereafter uifsa as a complete replacement for the two thenexisting uniform interstate support acts, the uniform reciprocal enforcement of support act uresa and its revised version ruresa. After discussion with the office of legislative services, it was decided to draft the amendments as a new law to replace the current version of the uniform interstate family support act now compiled as 2a.
Application of chapter to nonresident subject to personal jurisdiction. Once the report is generated youll then have the option to download it as a pdf, print or email the report. For temporary 90 days creation of this section, see 101 of uniform interstate family support emergency act of 2015 d. The committee that acted for the national conference of commissioners on uniform state. This bill enacts the new uniform interstate family support act, uifsa and repeals the existing uniform interstate family support act, which was adopted in new jersey as p. This brochure summarizes the 2008 uniform interstate family support act uifsa that allows other states, foreign countries, and tribes to work together in the collection of courtordered child support. In order to satisfy section 45420a, on and after january 1, 1998, each state must have in effect the uniform interstate family support act, as approved by the american bar association on february 9, 1993, together with any amendments officially. Uniform interstate family support act act 310 of 1996 an act to make uniform the laws relating to interstate family support enforcement. Uniform interstate family support act uifsa allows an order to be established or enforced in a state where the payer lives. Interstate family support act amendments 2008 view only home. Even if both parents do not live in the same state and a child support order does. Chapter 88 2011 florida statutes the florida senate. Uniform interstate family support act uifsa handbook. The adoption of uifsa was the result of the recommendations of the u.
Uniform child custody jurisdiction and enforcement act. If the parents have had sufficient contact with texas, we may be able to enter a texas order even if one of the parents does not currently reside here. The uniform interstate family support act no support order even if both parents do not live in the same state and a child support order does not exist, one can be established. Bill text sb646 uniform interstate family support act. You may establish paternity or child support, and enforce a court order without the assistance of the ivd program. Uniform interstate family support act forms uifsa nycourts. Oregon has adopted the uniform interstate family support act uifsa, which governs interstate child. Florida statutes definitions index 2019 pdf general laws conversion table 2019 pdf index to special and local laws 19712019 pdf. The uniform interstate family support act uifsa gives a state longarm jurisdiction over a child support debtor even where the debtor is a nonresident. The uniform interstate family support act uifsa michigan courts. Uniform interstate family support act excerpt act 310 of 1996. The uniform interstate family support act uifsa is one of the uniform acts drafted by the national conference of commissioners on uniform state laws in the.
The revisors office cannot provide legal advice or interpretation of maine law to the public. This site is like a library, use search box in the widget to get. Uniform interstate family support act subchapter ii. Uniform interstate family support act view the 2019 california code view previous versions of the california code. Illinois compiled statutes illinois general assembly. Solomiany, esq introduction the uniform interstate family support act uifsa became effective on jan. In 1993 two states, arkansas and texas, enacted uifsa.
This act shall be known and may be cited as the uniform interstate family support act. Uniform interstate family support act info from a portland divorce attorney parents who live in different states may worry about being able to enforce a child support order across states lines. First developed in 1992 the nccusl revised the act in 1996 and again in 2001 with additional amendments in 2008. Uniform interstate family support act 1996 acf archive acf. The physical presence of a nonresident party who is an individual in a tribunal of the commonwealth is not required for the establishment, enforcement, or modification of a support order or the rendition of a judgment determining parentage of a child. Jersey specific provisions to be inserted into the uniform act. The uniform interstate family support act uifsa is one of the uniform acts drafted by the national conference of commissioners on uniform state laws in the united states. Uniform interstate family support act entire chapter. If you have a michigan order and all enforcement efforts have been exhausted, you can contact the friend of the court office and request that a uifsa request be sent to the payers state other state order. California adopted these changes in 2015 as family code sections 5700. If you need legal advice, please consult a qualified attorney. By the summer of 1996, 35 states had adopted the new. Illinois compiled statutes illinois general assembly home page. If a tribunal of another state has issued a child support order pursuant to the uniform interstate family support act or a law substantially similar to that act which modifies a child support order of a tribunal of this state, tribunals of this state shall recognize the continuing, exclusive jurisdiction of the.
Minnesota office of the revisor of statutes, 700 state office building, 100 rev. Uniform interstate family support act law and legal. The purpose of the uniform interstate family support act uifsa is to standardize the state laws concerning the establishment, enforcement or modification of alimony and child support obligations. Uniform interstate family support act excerpt act 310 of 1996 552.
Commission on interstate support enforcement2 and the national conference of commissioners on uniform. Chapter 88 2012 florida statutes the florida senate. C 65420a, on and after january 1, 1998, each state must have in effect the. Uifsa is applicable when parties live in different states and one party seeks the establishment, enforce. International recovery of child support and other forms of family maintenance. As of january 1st, 1998, every state in the united states, including georgia, has adopted this law. Click download or read online button to get uniform interstate family support act uifsa handbook book now. Child support enforcement under the uniform interstate family. Likewise, it also promulgated the uniform interstate family support act uifsa to govern issues related to family support.
Act 186 and through all supreme court and controlled substances board. Family support act uifsa,1 that replaced the uniform reciprocal enforcement of support act uresa, as the law applicable to interstate childspousal support actions. The personal responsibility and work opportunity reconciliation act of 1996 which was enacted on august 22, 1996 requires that effective on or after january 1, 1998, states must have in effect the uniform interstate family support act, as approved by the american bar association on february 9, 1993, together with any amendments officially adopted. Interstate family support act amendments 2008 uniform. This resource discusses those changes that will have the most significant impact on ivd child support caseworkers and attorneys. Enforcement of support order of another state without. This site is maintained for the illinois general assembly by the legislative information system, 705 stratton building, springfield, illinois 62706. Child support enforcement under the uniform interstate. As used in this article, unless the context clearly requires otherwise, the term. The personal responsibility and work opportunity reconciliation act of 1996 which was enacted on august 22, 1996 requires that effective on or after january 1, 1998, states must have in effect the uniform interstate family support act, as approved by the american bar association on february 9, 1993, together with any amendments officially. Originally, the conference was going to make significant revisions to the uniform reciprocal enforcement of support act uresa and the revised. Establishment of support order or determination of parentage.
This chapter may be cited as the uniform interstate family support act. Jun 14, 2016 in effect the uniform interstate family support act, including any amendments officially adopted by the national council of commissioners on uniform state laws as of september 30, 2008. Uniform interstate family support act canton, georgia. The uniform interstate family support act uifsa governs the establishment, enforcement, and modification of interstate child and spousal support orders by providing jurisdictional standards and rules for determining which states order is a controlling order and whether a tribunal of this state may exercise continuing, exclusive jurisdiction over a support proceeding. How it changes the resolution of interstate child custody disputes in georgia.
Ensuring the effective enforcement and modification of support orders presented by. Uniform interstate family support act forms uifsa form number title pdf doc wpd. Child means an individual, whether over or under the age of majority, who is or is alleged to be owed a duty of support by the individuals parent or who is or is alleged to. Act 186 and through all supreme court and controlled substances board orders filed before and in effect on april 24, 2020. In a proceeding to establish, enforce, or modify a support order or to determine parentage, a. Serving as clerk of the court in interstate child support actions initiated under the uniform interstate family support act uifsa use of the child support enforcement program is not mandatory. Child means an individual, whether over or under the age of majority, who is or is alleged to be owed a duty of support by the individuals parent or who is or is alleged to be the beneficiary of a support order directed to the parent. C 65420 a, on and after january 1, 1998, each state must have in effect the.
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