Pacana v. State, Department of Revenue, Child Support Enforcement Division, Ex Rel. Pacana

OPINION

EASTAUGH, Justice.

I. INTRODUCTION

Henry Pacana appeals a superior court ruling denying him credit against his child support obligations for Social Security disability benefits paid on his behalf to his children. We conclude that the credit should have been allowed.

II. FACTS AND PROCEEDINGS

Henry Pacana and Betty Lee Watts were married in May 1980. They had three children: Patrick, born in 1983, Nathan, born in 1984, and Sabrina, born in 1986. Henry and Betty were divorced in January 1988.

At the divorce proceedings the trial court granted Betty sole legal and physical custody of the…