Initiating Jurisdiction

The State or county court, or administrative agency, which sends a request for action to another jurisdiction in interstate child support cases. The requested action can include a request for wage withholding or for review and adjustment of existing child support obligations. In cases where a State is trying to establish an initial child support order on behalf of a resident custodial parent, and they do not have Long Arm Jurisdiction (i.e., they cannot legally claim personal jurisdiction over a person who is not a resident), they must file a Two-State action under the Uniform Interstate Family Support Act (UIFSA) guidelines.

(See also: Long Arm Jurisdiction; Two-State Action; Uniform Interstate Family Support Act)

Source: Office of Child Support Enforcement.

The state or county court, or administrative agency, that sends a request for action to another jurisdiction in interstate child support cases.

Source: California Courts.

Last reviewed October 2023