Bear v. Zubaty

This is an appeal under the Revised Uniform Reciprocal Enforcement of Support Act (RURESA or the Act) (750 ILCS 20/11 (West 1994)). Petitioner, Audrey Bear, filed a petition in Florida against her former husband, Richard Zubaty (respondent). The petition sought an order for child support, medical coverage, and arrears against respondent, who had moved to Illinois. The Florida court submitted the petition to the Illinois circuit court for filing.

On March 20, 1995, in the circuit court of Cook County, both petitioner and respondent consented to an agreed order, requiring respondent to pay $80…