State, Office of Child Support Enforcement v. Burger

Terry Crabtree, Judge.

Appellant, the Arkansas Office of Child Support Enforcement (OCSE), appeals the decision of the Faulkner County Circuit Court finding that equitable estoppel barred the collection of child-support arrearage from appellee, Eric Burger. Appellant argues that the trial court erred in finding that equitable estoppel applies in this case because there was no conduct by the appellant, or detriment to appellee, that would support such a finding. We reverse and remand.

Eric Burger and Judy Burger were divorced on June 4, 1984. Ms. Burger was granted primary custody of the…