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UCCJEA

The Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act, adopted in nearly every state, which determines which state has jurisdiction to make initial and modification custody orders and provides mechanisms for enforcement across state lines.

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UCCJEA

See: Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act (UCCJEA) .

[Last reviewed in July of 2024 by the Wex Definitions Team

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