Georgia Code
Article 1 - General Provisions
§ 19-6-23. Applicability of Code Section 19-6-18 or Code Sections 19-6-19 Through 19-6-22 to Judgments on or After March 9, 1955

Code Section 19-6-18 or Code Sections 19-6-19 through 19-6-22, as applicable, shall be effective and shall apply to any judgment of a court providing permanent alimony for support, unless rendered prior to March 9, 1955, in which case Code Section 19-6-24 shall apply.
History. Ga. L. 1978, p. 2204, § 1; Ga. L. 1979, p. 466, § 28.
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For survey article on domestic relations, see 34 Mercer L. Rev. 113 (1982).

Structure Georgia Code

Georgia Code

Title 19 - Domestic Relations

Chapter 6 - Alimony and Child Support

Article 1 - General Provisions

§ 19-6-1. Alimony Defined; When Authorized; How Determined; Lien on Estate of Party Dying Prior to Order; Certain Changes in Parties’ Assets Prohibited

§ 19-6-2. Attorney’s Fees; When and How Granted; Enforcement

§ 19-6-3. Temporary Alimony; Petition and Hearing; Factors Considered; Discretion of Judge; Revision and Enforcement of Order; Effect of Failure to Comply

§ 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

§ 19-6-8. Voluntary Separation, Abandonment, or Driving Off of Spouse — Agreement for Support as Bar to Alimony

§ 19-6-9. Voluntary Separation, Abandonment, or Driving Off of Spouse — Equity May Compel Support

§ 19-6-10. Voluntary Separation, Abandonment, or Driving Off of Spouse — Petition for Alimony or Child Support When No Divorce Pending — Order and Enforcement; Equitable Remedies; Effect of Filing for Divorce

§ 19-6-11. Voluntary Separation, Abandonment, or Driving Off of Spouse — Petition for Alimony or Child Support When No Divorce Pending — Appeals

§ 19-6-12. Voluntary Separation, Abandonment, or Driving Off of Spouse — Effect of Subsequent Cohabitation Between Spouses on Permanent Alimony

§ 19-6-13. Liability of Parents for Necessaries Furnished to Children Pending Voluntary Provision or Court Order

§ 19-6-14. Child Support and Custody Pending Final Divorce; Liability to Third Persons for Necessaries

§ 19-6-15. Child Support Guidelines for Determining Amount of Award; Continuation of Duty of Support; Duration of Support

§ 19-6-16. Enforcement of Child Support Orders, Decrees, or Verdicts

§ 19-6-17. Application for Child Support When Custody Awarded to Nonparent or Noncustodial Parent Was Not Subject to Divorce Court’s Jurisdiction; Procedure; Enforcement; Judgment

§ 19-6-18. Revision of Judgment for Permanent Alimony and Child Support Rendered Prior to July 1, 1977; Petition and Hearing; Expenses of Litigation

§ 19-6-19. Revision of Judgment for Permanent Alimony Generally — Petition and Hearing; Cohabitation With Third Party as Ground for Revision; Attorney’s Fees; Temporary Modification

§ 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

§ 19-6-23. Applicability of Code Section 19-6-18 or Code Sections 19-6-19 Through 19-6-22 to Judgments on or After March 9, 1955

§ 19-6-24. Applicability of Code Section 19-6-18 or Code Sections 19-6-19 Through 19-6-22 to Judgments Prior to March 9, 1955

§ 19-6-25. Revision of Judgments for Permanent Alimony Entered Prior to March 9, 1955

§ 19-6-26. Jurisdiction

§ 19-6-27. Application for Permanent Alimony or Child Support After Grant of Foreign Divorce Decree; Venue; Hearing; Review; Modification

§ 19-6-28. Enforcement of Orders; Contempt; Service of Rule Nisi by Mail; Rule Nisi Form

§ 19-6-28.1. Suspension Of, or Denial of Application or Renewal Of, License for Noncompliance With Child Support Order

§ 19-6-29. Inclusion of Accident and Sickness Insurance Coverage in Order for Child Support; Payroll Deductions

§ 19-6-30. Collection of Child Support by Continuing Garnishment; Child or Spouse Support Subject to Income Deduction

§ 19-6-32. Entering Income Deduction Order or Medical Support Notice for Award of Child Support; When Order or Notice Effective; Hearing on Order

§ 19-6-33. Notice and Service of Income Deduction Order; Hearing on Enforcement of Order; Discharge of Obligor; Penalties

§ 19-6-33.1. Family Support Registry

§ 19-6-34. Inclusion of Life Insurance in Order of Support

§ 19-6-35. Child Support Obligee Regarded as Creditor for Attacking Certain Judgments and Transactions

§ 19-6-36. Judgment or Lien Surviving Death; Procedure and Rights