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Family Law

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Term Main definition
UCCJA

Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction Act. All 50 states have this law, which ensures that only one state can decide parental rights and responsibilities of a particular child.

Synonyms - Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction Act
UIFSA

Uniform Interstate Family Support Act. Legislation designed to replace and improve upon URESA. It has been adopted in Arizona, effective from and after June 30, 1995.

Synonyms - Uniform Interstate Family Support Act
Uncontested

A case in which all of the issues are resolved and agreed upon by all individuals; usually the individuals will file a stipulation and proposed order with the court.
Unreimbursable TANF

That amount of TANF monies expended for a family that is not recoverable because it exceeds the amount of support an obligor has been ordered by the court to pay.

Example: Total TANF monies expended, $3,800 less Total due under child support order $2,000, equals a difference of $1,800.
URESA

Uniform Reciprocal Enforcement of Support Act. All 50 have this law, which is designed to assist people to receive child support from non-custodial parents living in other states.

Synonyms - Uniform Reciprocal Enforcement of Support Act

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