Isanti County Family Services & Welfare Department ex rel. Noren v. Kunza

OPINION

SHORT, Judge.

The trial court refused to award a mother past-due child support, reasoning that because there was no child support order in effect and the mother was not receiving public assistance, there were no “arrearag-es” arising from potential support obligations. We reverse.

FACTS

Appellant Robbin K. Noren gave birth to a child on July 6, 1986. Shortly after the child’s birth, appellant applied for and began receiving Aid to Families with Dependent Children (AFDC). After receiving the results of a blood test, respondent Jack J. Kunza admitted paternity by signing a declaration of…