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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.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Georgia Code Title 19. Domestic Relations § 19-11-2 - last updated March 28, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ga/title-19-domestic-relations/ga-code-sect-19-11-2/
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