Section 25.21 Spousal Support Orders

LibraryFamily Law Deskbook and 2014 Supp

4. (§25.21) Spousal Support Orders

Because states have such different laws regarding spousal support, UIFSA provides that only the issuing state can modify a spousal support order. Consequently, under UIFSA, the issuing state of a spousal support order retains CEJ for the life of the spousal support obligation. Section 454.867(f), RSMo Supp. 2011. Unlike child support orders, UIFSA does not allow the parties to agree to shift jurisdiction to modify a spousal support order. A Missouri tribunal may serve as...

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