STATE DEPT. OF HUMAN RESOURCES v. Hulsey

This is an appeal from an order of the trial court setting aside any prior child support orders and forgiving any child support arrearage owed by the father.

In August 1984, a negotiated agreement was acknowledged by all concerned parties and adopted by the court. In this agreement, the parties agreed that the child was a dependent child and that temporary legal custody would remain with the Department of Human Resources (Department). Further, the parents agreed to contribute support toward the maintenance of the child in an amount not less than $25.00 per month.

In March 1987, the Department…