Georgia Statutes

§ 19-11-2 — Purposes of article; construction

Georgia § 19-11-2

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O.C.G.A. § 19-11-2 (2026).

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(a)The underlying purposes of this article are:
(1)To provide that public assistance to needy children is a supplement to the contribution of the responsible parents;
(2)To provide for a determination that a responsible parent is able to support his children; and (3) To provide for the enforcement of an able parent's obligation to furnish support.
(b)This article shall be liberally construed to promote its underlying purposes.

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