Barrell v. Barrell

The primary issue in this case is whether an action pursuant *299to Maryland Code (1957, 1979 Repl. Vol.) Art. 89C, §§ 1, et seq. (Uniform Reciprocal Enforcement of Support Act) (URESA) is the exclusive means in this State of enforcing an alimony decree of another state. We hold that it is not.

The appellant, Joanna Lee Barrell, a resident of Maryland, filed a bill of complaint on February 21, 1978 in the Circuit Court of Baltimore City, praying that the court adopt and enforce the alimony provisions of a Georgia divorce decree dated April 27, 1972.1 The appellee, John MacMillian Barrell, a…