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2015 Georgia Code
Title 19 - DOMESTIC RELATIONS
Chapter 6 - ALIMONY AND CHILD SUPPORT
Article 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS
§ 19-6-9 - Voluntary separation, abandonment, or driving off of spouse -- Equity may compel support

GA Code § 19-6-9 (2015) What's This?

Absent the making of a voluntary contract or other agreement, as provided in Code Section 19-6-8, and on the application of a party, the court, exercising its equitable powers, may compel the spouse of the party to make provision for the support of the party and such minor children as may be in the custody of the party.

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