Duty of parents.

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  • (1) Every child is presumed to be in need of the support of the child's mother and father. Every mother and father shall support their children.
  • (2) Except as limited in a court order under Section 30-3-5, 30-4-3, or 78B-12-212:
    • (a) The expenses incurred on behalf of a minor child for reasonable and necessary medical and dental expenses, and other necessities are chargeable upon the property of both parents, regardless of the marital status of the parents.
    • (b) Either or both parents may be sued by a creditor for the expenses described in Subsection (2)(a) incurred on behalf of minor children.




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