State, Iowa Department of Social Services Ex Rel. Blakeman v. Blakeman

REYNOLDSON, Chief Justice.

State of Iowa, Department of Social Services (department) commenced this action under Iowa Code chapter 252A (Uniform Support of Dependents Law) against the father (respondent) of three minor children. The petition sought reimbursement of $15,000 for public assistance already furnished, and continuing support “in the amount of $419.00 per month or for such greater or lesser amount as shall be deemed fair and reasonable.” Trial court’s decree awarded reimbursement of $1,141.76 and denied any increase in support over the amount fixed in a dissolution decree. The…