Legal Opinion

Ochs v. Nelson

South Dakota Supreme Court

Decided October 11, 1995No. 18935PublishedCited by 35 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

KONENKAMP, Justice (on reassignment).

In this paternity action, Robert Nelson appeals the trial court’s calculation and award of child support to Kristi Ochs for the benefit of their minor son, Christopher Ochs. We affirm.

FACTS

Christopher was born on January 21, 1992. Although the parents were never married, Robert acknowledged paternity and declared his intent to take an active role in his son’s life. By agreement Christopher’s custody remained with Kristi, subject to Robert’s liberal and frequent visitation. Robert paid all medical expenses associated with Christopher’s birth, as well as…

2Cases cited15 opinions

  1. Malcolm v. MalcolmSouth Dakota Supreme Court · 1985
  2. Wallahan v. WallahanSouth Dakota Supreme Court · 1979
  3. Saint-Pierre v. Saint-PierreSouth Dakota Supreme Court · 1984
  4. Hertz v. HertzSupreme Court of Minnesota · 1975
  5. Havens v. HenningSouth Dakota Supreme Court · 1988

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3Cited by35 opinions

  1. Billion v. BillionSouth Dakota Supreme Court · 1996
  2. Jasper v. SmithSouth Dakota Supreme Court · 1995
  3. Gangwish v. GangwishNebraska Supreme Court · 2004
  4. Evans v. EvansSouth Dakota Supreme Court · 1997
  5. Pietrzak v. SchroederSouth Dakota Supreme Court · 2009

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