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Spouse A and Spouse B divorced in State D. The State D divorce decree awarded Spouse A a fixed $80,000 property-equalization payment, awarded Spouse A $20,000 in already-accrued unpaid temporary support, and ordered Spouse B to pay $1,500 per month in future child support. State D law permits prospective modification of future child support based on changed circumstances but does not permit retroactive modification of accrued support arrears or the property-equalization payment.
Spouse B moved to State E. Spouse A filed the State D decree in State E and sought enforcement of the property payment, accrued support arrears, and future monthly support. Spouse B argues that State E should reconsider whether the State D property division was fair and should reduce both accrued arrears and future support under State E standards.
Discuss what effect State E should give the State D decree. Address finality, full faith and credit, accrued support arrears, future modifiable support, and forum enforcement procedures.