State Ex Rel. O'Brien v. Cooperrider

After trial, Greg Cooperrider was found to be the father of Danielle O’Brien. Mr. Cooperrider contends: (1) back support should have been limited to 3 years prior to commencement of the action; (2) reimbursement to the State for public assistance payments made on behalf of Danielle should have been limited to the amounts paid within 60 days prior to receipt of statutory notice; and (3) back support should have been limited to the amounts actually expended on the child’s behalf. We affirm on all contested issues but remand for recalculation of Mr. Cooperrider’s support obligations in light of…