Title LV, Proceedings in Special Cases

An obligor present or resident in this state has the duty of support as defined in this chapter regardless of the presence of residence of the obligee.

The superior court shall have jurisdiction of all proceedings brought under this chapter.

When determining the amount due for support the court shall consider all relevant factors including but not limited to: (a) the standard of living and situation of the parties; (b) the relative wealth and income of the parties; (c) the ability of the obligor to earn; (d) the abil…

The court shall retain jurisdiction to modify or vacate the order of support where justice requires.

The obligee may enforce his right of support against the obligor and the state or any political subdivision thereof may proceed on behalf of the obligee to enforce his right of support against the obligor. Whenever the state or a political subdivision thereof furnishes support to…

I. The department of health and human services, the county attorney, and the department of justice shall be notified and shall have the opportunity to address the court in any proceeding under this chapter if the court or department of health and human services has concerns relat…

Appeals may be taken from orders under this chapter as in other civil actions.

Laws attaching a privilege against the disclosure of communications between husband and wife are inapplicable under this chapter.