Section 38-10-10
Right of action of persons owed duty of support.
In addition to the existing causes of action there is hereby created, on behalf of any person who is owed a duty of support, a civil cause of action which may be enforced in the district court, the circuit court or any court having nonsupport jurisdiction or jurisdiction over the custody of children.
(Acts 1979, No. 79-819, p. 1528, §11.)