Uniform Reciprocal Enforcement of Support Act (URESA)

The Uniform Reciprocal Enforcement of Support Act (URESA) is a law that helps enforce child support and spousal support payments across state lines in the United States. If a person owes support but lives in a different state from the recipient, URESA enables the recipient to seek legal enforcement in their state. This means that courts can work together, allowing the recipient to obtain the necessary support without having to travel or take legal action in the state where the payer resides. URESA aims to simplify and strengthen the support enforcement process nationally.