Uniform Reciprocal Enforcement of Support Act
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What is Uniform Reciprocal Enforcement of Support Act?
The Uniform Reciprocal Enforcement of Support Act is a statute enacted in most states; URESA is the basic statutory mechanism for enforcing spousal and child support orders on an interstate basis; it relies on cooperation between the states.
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