Legal Question in Family Law in Oklahoma
Can Okla. enforce alimony payments on a resident of NM.
Can Oklahoma enforce alimony payments on a resident of New Mexico?
Asked on 6/19/01, 9:30 pm
3 Answers from Attorneys
Robert Turner
Turner Law Office
Re: Can Okla. enforce alimony payments on a resident of NM.
yes
Answered on 6/29/01, 12:41 pm
John Watson
John Watson, Attorney at Law
Re: Can Okla. enforce alimony payments on a resident of NM.
Why would you think they couldn't?
Answered on 6/29/01, 1:43 pm
Lisa Bohannan
The Bohannan Law Office, P.C.
Re: Can Okla. enforce alimony payments on a resident of NM.
The authority under which Oklahoma can exercise jurisdiction over a non-resident to enforce support orders is pursuant to the Uniform Interstate Family Support Act. However, there are some "qualifying events" before jurisdiction is proper. You might want to take a look at 43 O.S. 601-201 to determine whether or not your situation falls within the scope of the UIFSA.
Answered on 6/29/01, 5:24 pm
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