spouse Sec. 9. This article does not relieve a person from the liability of maintaining and supporting the person's child or spouse as provided by law. [Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 12-1-10-6 part.] As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.8.
IC 12-14-22-10 Recovery of assistance Sec. 10. If the division or county office has reason to believe that a spouse or parent is or was reasonably able to assist the recipient during the period the recipient received assistance under this article, the division or county office may bring suit during or after the provision of assistance against the spouse or parent to recover the amount of assistance paid under this article or the part that the spouse or parent might reasonably have paid. [Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 12-1-10-6 part.] As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.4-1993, SEC.105; P.L.5-1993, SEC.118.