Family Law

Question 1

UIFSA

Answer 1

Uniform Interstate Family Support Act) - operates to simply collection of support payments when the obligor/child resides in a jdx different from the one in which the original order was issued

Question 2

Can a state court modify child support order of another state court

Answer 2

Not unless:

1. Both parties no longer reside in the exclusive-continuing jdx state;
2. Child no longer has significant connection to the exclusive-continuing jdx state; or
3. parties expressly agree to permit new state to exercise jdx

Question 3

Modification of spousal support

Answer 3

When party shows a significant & continuing, unanticipated change in circumstances that warrants modification

Question 4

3 types of child custody

Answer 4

1. legal custody,
2. physical custody,
3. joint custody

Question 5

Necessaries doctrine

Answer 5

Creditor may sue either spouse for payment of necessaries

Other spouse cannot sue based on necessaries even if they have children