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D. G. v. D. M. K.

Nos. 19462, 19550.

557 N.W.2d 235 (1996)

1996 SD 144

D. G., Plaintiff and Appellant, v. D. M. K., a/k/a D. M., Defendant and Appellant.

Supreme Court of South Dakota.

Decided December 31, 1996.

Rehearing Denied February 6, 1997.

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Kenneth E. Jasper, Rapid City, for plaintiff and appellant D.G.

Debra D. Watson of Watson Law Office, Rapid City, for defendant and appellant D.M.K.

Larry Plank, Black Hills Legal Services, Rapid City, for appellee C.K., minor child.

MILLER, Chief Justice.

[¶ 1] In this action the trial court, on motion of Mother's former boyfriend, adopted the "equitable parent doctrine" and found boyfriend to be the "legal" father of Mother's child. The judge placed physical custody of the child with Mother and gave visitation to the equitable father. Both parties appeal. We affirm in part, reverse in part, and remand.

FACTS AND PROCEDURAL HISTORY

[¶ 2] Mother met boyfriend (D.G....

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