Bruning v. Jeffries

MILLER, Justice.

This is an appeal from a judgment of the circuit court upholding a decision of the Secretary (Secretary) of the South Dakota Department of Social Services (DSS), which increased Father’s previously court-ordered child support obligation using the statutory guidelines (SDCL 25-7-7). We reverse with directions that the case be remanded to consider and enter findings regarding the financial condition of both parents, including Mother’s spouse.

FACTS

Carla Bruning (Mother) and James Jef-fries (Father) are parents of Corey Ray Bruning (Corey), who was born on May 27, 1977. Mother and…