Ex Parte O'Neill

For a statement of the facts in this case see the opinion of the Court of Civil Appeals, O'Neill v. O'Neill, 420 So.2d 261 (1982).

This Court must determine whether the Court of Civil Appeals was correct under the terms of the Uniform Reciprocal Enforcement of Support Act in upholding the order of the district court modifying the divorce decree of another jurisdiction and terminating periodic alimony payments. We affirm.

I

In 1951, the Alabama legislature adopted, with only minor changes, the Uniform Reciprocal Enforcement of Support Act (hereinafter URESA). This act was designed to improve and…