Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act

The Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act (UCCJEA) is a law that helps resolve child custody disputes across different states in the U.S. Its main goal is to prevent parents from moving to another state to get a more favorable custody ruling. The UCCJEA establishes which state's courts have the authority to make custody decisions based on where the child has lived and emphasizes cooperation between states in enforcing custody orders. This ensures stability and consistency for children by recognizing and respecting existing custody decisions, reducing conflicts and confusion between different jurisdictions.