D. G. v. D. M. K.

MILLER, Chief Justice.

[¶ 1] In this action the trial court, on motion of Mother’s former boyfriend, adopted the “equitable parent doctrine” and found boyfriend to be the “legal” father of Mother’s child. The judge placed physical custody of the child with Mother and gave visitation to the equitable father. Both parties appeal. We affirm in part, reverse in part, and remand.

FACTS AND PROCEDURAL HISTORY

[¶ 2] Mother met boyfriend (D.G.) either in October 1990 or in February 1991.1 They eventually began living together at D.G.’s residence in Rapid City, South Dakota, but never married. On August…