KRS 205.227: Action by secretary against persons legally liable for support.

(1) The secretary or his authorized representative may initiate any action under the laws

of this state against a parent or other person legally liable for support who has failed

to provide support for the person to whom an obligation of support is owed and who

is receiving public assistance benefits under this chapter.

(2) The secretary or his authorized representative may institute an action in Circuit

Court against a parent or other person legally liable for support who has failed to

provide support for the person to whom an obligation of support is owed, for

reimbursement of payments made by the cabinet under this chapter for the benefit

of the person to whom an obligation of support is owed.

(3) This in no way limits the cabinet's authority to commence an a ction under the

provisions of KRS Chapter 406 or 407.