South Dakota Statutes
§ 25-7-8 — Stepparent's duty to support spouse's children.
South Dakota § 25-7-8
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Bluebook
S.D. Codified Laws § 25-7-8 (2026).
Text
A stepparent shall maintain his spouse's children born prior to their marriage and is responsible as a parent for their support and education suitable to his circumstances, but such responsibility shall not absolve the natural or adoptive parents of the children from any obligation of support.
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Related
Crouse v. Crouse
1996 SD 95 (South Dakota Supreme Court, 1996)
Brandriet v. Larsen
442 N.W.2d 455 (South Dakota Supreme Court, 1989)
Department of Social Services of South Dakota Ex Rel. Wright v. Byer
2004 SD 41 (South Dakota Supreme Court, 2004)
Heart v. Ellenbecker
689 F. Supp. 988 (D. South Dakota, 1988)
The Department of Social Services of the State of South Dakota, Ex Rel Julienne C. Wright v. Bret J. Byer
2004 SD 41 (South Dakota Supreme Court, 2004)
Legislative History
SDC 1939, § 14.0311; SL 1971, ch 164; SL 1980, ch 190.
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South Dakota § 25-7-8, Counsel Stack Legal Research, https://law.counselstack.com/statute/sd/25-7-8.