County of Hennepin v. Boyle

OPINION

CRIPPEN, Judge.

Appellant challenges the trial court’s order to suspend child support payments after the custodial parent, who was receiving public assistance, removed the child from the jurisdiction. We reverse and remand for proceedings in accordance with our decision.

FACTS

In May 1988, the trial court ordered respondent to pay child support in proceedings under Minn.Stat. § 256.87, subd. la (1988) (authority to order continuing reimbursement for child welfare assistance). For more than two years prior to the order, respondent made various futile efforts to induce visitation. The…