O.C.G.A. § 19-6-9

# 19-6-9. Voluntary separation, abandonment, or driving off of spouse — Equity may compel support. Absent the making of a voluntary contract or other agreement, as provided in Code Section 19-6-8, and on the application of a party, the court, exercising its equitable powers, may compel the spouse of the party to make provision for the support of the party and such minor children and any dependent adult child as defined in Code Section 19-6-15.1 in the custody of the party. ## History Orig. Code 1863, § 1695; Code 1868, § 1738; Code 1873, § 1746; Code 1882, § 1746; Civil Code 1895, § 2466; Civil Code 1910, § 2985; Code 1933, § 30-212; Ga. L. 1979, p. 466, § 17; Ga. L. 2024, p. 388, § 1/HB 499, effective July 1, 2024; Ga. L. 2025, p. 1029, § 19(1)/SB 153, effective July 1, 2025.