Art. 44 Social Action Law (SAL)

1 To the extent of their abilities, parents obligated to provide maintenance according to Articles 276 et seq. of the Swiss Civil Code, and persons obligated to provide support pursuant to Articles 328 and 329 of the Swiss Civil Code, shall participate in bearing the material assistance granted to the beneficiary.

2 The social assistance authority determines the amount of the contribution in agreement with the debtor.

3 In case of disagreement, the authority shall bring the matter before the competent civil judge.

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