Uniform Reciprocal Enforcement of Support Act

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.

Further Reading

For more detailed information, see our related Family Law terms:

• Protective Order
• Custody Decree
• Uniform Marriage and Divorce Act
• Curtesy
• Voluntary Termination of Parental Rights

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