Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction & Enforcement Act (UCCJEA)
What Exactly Is The UCCJEA?
The Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act (UCCJEA) in Nebraska is codified under Nebraska Revised Statutes §§ 43-1226 to 43-1266. This act is designed to provide a uniform legal framework for resolving interstate child custody disputes. Here are some key points:
- Jurisdiction: The UCCJEA establishes which state has jurisdiction to make initial child custody determinations. Generally, the child’s “home state” has jurisdiction.
- Enforcement: Nebraska courts must recognize and enforce child custody orders from other states, provided those orders comply with the UCCJEA.
- Modification: Nebraska can modify another state’s child custody order only if it has jurisdiction to make an initial determination and the other state either no longer has jurisdiction or declines to exercise it.



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