South Dakota Statutes

§ 25-7-8 — Stepparent's duty to support spouse's children.

South Dakota·Title 25 DOMESTIC RELATIONS·Ch. 25-6A SUPPORT OBLIGATIONS
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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Legislative History

SDC 1939, § 14.0311; SL 1971, ch 164; SL 1980, ch 190.

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