Kentucky Revised Statutes

Ky. Rev. Stat. § 205.310 (2026)

Liability of stepparent for support furnished child

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In addition to any other liability imposed by law, the stepparent of any child who is an applicant or recipient of public assistance shall be legally chargeable with the support of such child in the same manner as a biological parent. History: Created 1952 Ky. Acts ch. 33, sec. 12.

Notes of Decisions

Cited in 2 cases, 1979–2009 · leading case: Simpson v. Simpson, 586 S.W.2d 33 (Ky. 1979).

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Simpson v. Simpson, 586 S.W.2d 33 (Ky. 1979). · cites it 2× “KRS 205.310 (stepparent has duty to support a stepchild); KRS 205.”

Davis v. Johnson, 295 S.W.3d 841 (Ky. Ct. App. 2009). “She points to several statutes that place stepchildren on an equal footing with biological or adopted children, including KRS 205.310 (stepparent has a duty to support a stepchild when receiving public assistance); KRS 140.”

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