History. Ga. L. 1955, p. 630, §§ 1-4; Ga. L. 1964, p. 713, § 1.
Law reviews.
For comment on Varble v. Hughes, 205 Ga. 29 , 52 S.E.2d 303 (1949), see 12 Ga. B.J. 78 (1949).
For article discussing Georgia alimony provisions allowing modification of judgments with respect to federal and state constitutional limitations, see 18 Ga. B.J. 153 (1955).
For article, “The Georgia Long Arm Statute: A Significant Advance in the Concept of Personal Jurisdiction,” see 4 Ga. St. B.J. 13 (1967).
For comment concerning full faith and credit ramifications of alimony decrees, in light of Connell v. Connell, 119 Ga. App. 485 , 167 S.E.2d 686 (1969), see 18 J. of Pub. L. 517 (1969).
For comment on Connell v. Connell, 119 Ga. App. 485 , 167 S.E.2d 686 (1969), as to enforcement of a foreign modification of a Georgia child support decree, see 21 Mercer L. Rev. 675 (1970).
For note discussing Georgia’s child support laws, their problems, and some proposed solutions, see 11 Ga. L. Rev. 387 (1977).
For article surveying Georgia cases dealing with domestic relations from June 1977 through May 1978, see 30 Mercer L. Rev. 59 (1978).
For comment, “Antenuptial Agreements and Divorce in Georgia: Scherer v. Scherer,” see 17 Ga. L. Rev. 231 (1982).
For survey article on domestic relations, see 34 Mercer L. Rev. 113 (1982).
For article discussing the law on alimony modification, see 19 Ga. St. B.J. 130 (1983).
For annual survey on law of domestic relations, see 42 Mercer L. Rev. 201 (1990).
Structure Georgia Code
Chapter 6 - Alimony and Child Support
Article 1 - General Provisions
§ 19-6-2. Attorney’s Fees; When and How Granted; Enforcement
§ 19-6-4. When Permanent Alimony Authorized; How Enforced
§ 19-6-5. Factors in Determining Amount of Alimony; Effect of Remarriage on Obligations for Alimony
§ 19-6-6. Liability After Grant of Alimony
§ 19-6-7. Interest in Deceased Party’s Estate After Grant of Permanent Alimony
§ 19-6-9. Voluntary Separation, Abandonment, or Driving Off of Spouse — Equity May Compel Support
§ 19-6-16. Enforcement of Child Support Orders, Decrees, or Verdicts
§ 19-6-20. Revision of Judgment for Permanent Alimony, Generally — Issues for Court to Consider
§ 19-6-21. Revision of Judgment for Permanent Alimony — Not Available in Case of Lump Sum Award
§ 19-6-22. Revision of Judgment for Permanent Alimony — Expenses of Litigation
§ 19-6-25. Revision of Judgments for Permanent Alimony Entered Prior to March 9, 1955
§ 19-6-28. Enforcement of Orders; Contempt; Service of Rule Nisi by Mail; Rule Nisi Form
§ 19-6-33.1. Family Support Registry
§ 19-6-34. Inclusion of Life Insurance in Order of Support
§ 19-6-36. Judgment or Lien Surviving Death; Procedure and Rights