South Dakota Codified Laws 25-7-8. Stepparent’s duty to support spouse’s children
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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.
Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 25-7-8
- Children: includes children by birth and by adoption. See South Dakota Codified Laws 2-14-2
- Obligation: An order placed, contract awarded, service received, or similar transaction during a given period that will require payments during the same or a future period.
Source: SDC 1939, § 14.0311; SL 1971, ch 164; SL 1980, ch 190.