Introduction Flashcards
1
Q
family law
A
primarily governed by state law
2
Q
US Constitution
A
places limits on state laws governing family law
- because marriage is a fundamental right, direct burdens on marriage are NOT permitted
3
Q
power of a court (jx and conflict of law issues)
A
- Uniform Interstate Family Support Act (UIFSA)
- Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act (UCCJEA)
- Parental Kidnapping Prevention Act (PKPA)