South Dakota Statutes

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

South Dakota § 25-7-8
JurisdictionSouth Dakota
Title 25DOMESTIC RELATIONS
Ch. 25-6ASUPPORT OBLIGATIONS

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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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Crouse v. Crouse
1996 SD 95 (South Dakota Supreme Court, 1996)
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Brandriet v. Larsen
442 N.W.2d 455 (South Dakota Supreme Court, 1989)
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Department of Social Services of South Dakota Ex Rel. Wright v. Byer
2004 SD 41 (South Dakota Supreme Court, 2004)
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Heart v. Ellenbecker
689 F. Supp. 988 (D. South Dakota, 1988)
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Legislative History

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

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