Nebraska § 42-738 - Effect of registration for enforcement.
Full text of Nebraska Revised Statutes of Nebraska § 42-738 — Effect of registration for enforcement., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 42-738. Effect of registration for enforcement.
(a) A support order or income withholding order issued in another state or a foreign support order is registered when the order is filed in the registering tribunal of this state.
(b) A registered support order issued in another state or a foreign country is enforceable in the same manner and is subject to the same procedures as an order issued by a tribunal of this state.
(c) Except as otherwise provided in the Uniform Interstate Family Support Act, a tribunal of this state shall recognize and enforce, but shall not modify, a registered support order if the issuing tribunal had jurisdiction.
Source: official Nebraska text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nebraska § 42-738
What does Revised Statutes of Nebraska § 42-738 cover?
Section 42-738 ("Effect of registration for enforcement.") is part of the Revised Statutes of Nebraska, the codified statutory law of Nebraska. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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