Stepparent's duty to support spouse's children.

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

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.

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


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