Stepparent's duty to support spouse's children

A stepparent shall maintain his spouse's children born prior to their marriage and is responsible as a parent for their support and education suitable to his circumstances, but such responsibility shall not absolve the natural or adoptive parents of the children from any obligation of support. Source: SDC 1939, § 14.0311; SL 1971, ch 164 ; SL 1980, ch 190 .