Department of Revenue v. Nelson

ANTOON, Judge.

The Department of Revenue (DOR) appeals the final judgment of paternity entered against Daniel Nelson, arguing the trial court erred in striking the hearing officer’s recommendation that Mr. Nelson be ordered to reimburse DOR for public funds expended to support his three-year-old daughter Amber. We agree that error was committed and therefore reverse.

DOR filed this paternity action on behalf of Susan Kaufinan seeking to establish that Mr. Nelson is the father of Ms. Kauftnan’s *202daughter Amber. The complaint sought an award of child support, as well as an order directing…