Georgia Code
Article 1 - In General
§ 7-4-12.1. Interest on Arrearage on Child Support; Settlement of Unreimbursed Public Assistance

History. Code 1981, § 7-4-12.1 , enacted by Ga. L. 1996, p. 649, § 1; Ga. L. 2005, p. 224, § 3/HB 221; Ga. L. 2006, p. 583, § 2/SB 382; Ga. L. 2010, p. 878, § 7/HB 1387; Ga. L. 2015, p. 34, § 1/HB 347; Ga. L. 2017, p. 646, § 2-1/SB 137.
Editor’s notes.
Ga. L. 2005, p. 224, § 1/HB 221, not codified by the General Assembly, provides that: “The General Assembly finds and declares that it is important to assess periodically child support guidelines and determine whether existing guidelines continue to be viable and effective or whether they have failed or ceased to accomplish their original policy objectives. The General Assembly further finds that supporting Georgia’s children is vitally important to the citizens of Georgia. Therefore, the General Assembly has determined that it is in the best interests of the state and its citizenry to undertake an evaluation of the child support guidelines on a continuing basis. The General Assembly declares that it is important that all of Georgia’s children are provided with adequate financial support whether the children’s parents are living together or not living together. The General Assembly finds that both parents have a continuing obligation with respect to providing financial and emotional stability for their child or children. It is the hope of the members of the General Assembly that all parents work together to advance the best interest of their children.”
Ga. L. 2006, p. 583, § 10(b)/SB 382, not codified by the General Assembly, provides: “Sections 1 through 7 of this Act shall become effective on January 1, 2007, and shall apply to all pending civil actions on or after January 1, 2007.”
Ga. L. 2015, p. 34, § 2/HB 347, not codified by the General Assembly, provides: “This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval and shall apply to all civil actions pending on or after such effective date.” This Act became effective April 2, 2015.
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Law reviews.
For annual survey of domestic relations law, see 56 Mercer L. Rev. 221 (2004).
For article on 2005 amendment of this Code section, see 22 Ga. St. U.L. Rev. 73 (2005).
For article on 2006 amendment of this Code section, see 23 Ga. St. U.L. Rev. 103 (2006).

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