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Child Support Terminology
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Recipient
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The term that is often used to refer to an
individual receiving a Temporary Assistance for
Needy Families (TANF) grant or in non-TANF cases,
the individual receiving IV-D services.
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Reciprocity
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Generally, a relationship between states or
countries whereby favors (recognition) or
privileges granted by one are returned by the
other.
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Registration
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The process by which an order issued by another
court can be used in another jurisdiction.
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Respondent
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See Non-Custodial Parent.
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Responding Jurisdiction
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The state/county/court which has or will have
jurisdiction over a non-custodial parent under a
Uniform Reciprocal Enforcement of Support Act
(URESA) or Uniform Interstate Family Support Act
(UIFSA) order in response to a request from an
initiating state. In review and adjustment, the
responding state is the state that is requested
by the initiating state to do a review of the
existing support order to determine if
modification is warranted.
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Review and Adjustment
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The Social Security Act revised by the Personal
Responsibility and Work Opportunity
Reconciliation Act of 1996 (PRWORA) requires that
States review orders every three years upon
request by either guidelines, automated method ,
or cost of living adjustment (COLA) and conduct
reviews more frequently for substantial change of
circumstances.
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