Family Law

Question 1

What type of spousal support can be modified?

Answer 1

Periodic spousal support only

Question 2

What is the act that governs jurisdiction for child support?

Answer 2

UIFSA (Uniform Interstate Family Support Act)

Question 3

Where can actions for a change in spousal support be brought?

Answer 3

Anywhere that has PJ over the D.

Question 4

Where can child custody action be brought if no home state for child?

Answer 4

1. Where there are “significant connections” with child and at least one parent
2. Where there is “substantial evidence” relating to child custody in the forum jurisdiction

Question 5

When can a separation agreement be invalidated?

Answer 5

If it is unconscionable or fraudulent