### Question
How is the term child abuse garnishment order defined?


### Answer
The term **child abuse garnishment order** is defined in *10 U.S.C. § 1408* as the following:

> a final decree issued by a court that—


(A) is issued in accordance with the laws of the jurisdiction of that court

#### Citation:
  - *10 U.S.C. § 1408*
  - Heading: **Subtitle A-General Military Law > PART II-PERSONNEL > CHAPTER 71-COMPUTATION OF RETIRED PAY**

