Bostic v. State, Department of Revenue, Child Support Enforcement Division

OPINION

FABE, Justice.

I. INTRODUCTION

Procedural due process demands that a party affected by government action be given notice and an opportunity to be heard before being deprived of a property interest. In this case, the Child Support Enforcement Division (CSED) failed to afford either of these aspects of due process to Robert J. Bostic when deciding the amount of his child support obligation. Because Bostic was deprived of his right to a full and fair opportunity to present evidence of his actual income, we reverse and remand for such a hearing.

II. FACTS AND PROCEEDINGS

While Robert J. Bostic…