BECKER, Judge.
Appellant Harmon's minor stepchildren voluntarily left his home. Under the common law, that event would end his duty to support them. But under the family support statute, a stepparent's duty of support continues until dissolution of the marriage, legal separation, or death. Because the statute has clearly and unambiguously changed the common law as to the events that will terminate a stepparent's obligation, we affirm an order requiring Harmon to pay...
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