(1) The Legislative Assembly finds that it is in the best interests of a former spouse for whom a court has awarded spousal support, as well as the people of this state, that the spousal support obligations be fulfilled.

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(2) It is the policy of this state that a former spouse for whom a court has awarded spousal support must be supported by the other former spouse in accordance with the court’s judgment. [2005 c.265 § 3]

107.406 was added to and made a part of ORS Chapter 107 by legislative action but was not added to any smaller series therein. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.