Laws attaching a privilege against the disclosure of communications between husband and wife are inapplicable to proceedings under this article. Husband and wife are competent witnesses and may be compelled to testify to any relevant matter, including marriage and parentage.
(Ga. L. 1958, p. 34, § 24.)
Cross references.- Certain communications privileged, § 24-5-501.
JUDICIAL DECISIONS
Cited in Walther v. Walther, 219 Ga. 644, 135 S.E.2d 401 (1964).
RESEARCH REFERENCES
Am. Jur. 2d.
- 23 Am. Jur. 2d, Desertion and Nonsupport, § 76.
C.J.S.- 67A C.J.S., Parent and Child, § 213 et seq. 98 C.J.S., Witnesses, §§ 299, 300.
U.L.A.- Uniform Reciprocal Enforcement of Support Act (1958 Act) (U.L.A.) § 22.