# D.C. Code § 46-202: Findings of Council

> District of Columbia · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T46_C2_S46-202

## Section

- **Citation:** D.C. Code § 46-202
- **Heading:** Findings of Council
- **Jurisdiction:** District of Columbia
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** DC Code / Title 46 / Chapter 2 / § 46-202

## Text

The Council of the District of Columbia finds that:
(1) Dependent children shall be maintained, as completely as possible, from the resources of their parents, thereby relieving or avoiding, at least in part, the burden borne by the citizens of the District for public welfare programs.
(2) The existing remedies pertaining to the support of dependent children are to be augmented by the additional remedies mandated or recommended in the Child Support Enforcement Amendments of 1984 (42 U.S.C. § 651 et seq.).
(3) Enactment of this legislation will maximize the potential for children to receive timely, regular, and adequate support from their parents, safeguard the basic rights of all parties, and utilize the resources of the District in the most efficient manner.

## Nearby sections

- [D.C. Code § 46-201 § 46-201. Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T46_C2_S46-201.md)
- [D.C. Code § 46-202 § 46-202. Findings of Council.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T46_C2_S46-202.md)
- [D.C. Code § 46-202.01 § 46-202.01. Collection and Disbursement Unit.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T46_C2_S46-202.01.md)
- [D.C. Code § 46-203 § 46-203. Subrogation of District; notice to caretakers.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T46_C2_S46-203.md)
- [D.C. Code § 46-204 § 46-204. Amendment of order establishing alimony, child support, or maintenance; award as money judgment.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T46_C2_S46-204.md)
- [D.C. Code § 46-205 § 46-205. Contents of support order.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T46_C2_S46-205.md)
- [D.C. Code § 46-205.01 § 46-205.01. Inclusion of social security numbers in support records.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T46_C2_S46-205.01.md)
- [D.C. Code § 46-206 § 46-206. Service.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T46_C2_S46-206.md)
- [D.C. Code § 46-207 § 46-207. Enforcement by withholding.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T46_C2_S46-207.md)
- [D.C. Code § 46-207.01 § 46-207.01. Implementation of withholding.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T46_C2_S46-207.01.md)
- [D.C. Code § 46-208 § 46-208. Withholding.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T46_C2_S46-208.md)
- [D.C. Code § 46-209 § 46-209. Notice of withholding to the obligor.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T46_C2_S46-209.md)
- [D.C. Code § 46-210 § 46-210. Objections to withholding.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T46_C2_S46-210.md)
- [D.C. Code § 46-211 § 46-211. Notice to withhold to the holder.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T46_C2_S46-211.md)

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