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Courts and Community
Resources
Lawyers and Divorce
Mediation
Glossary of Family Law Terms
South Dakota Court System
USD Law School Library
State Statutory
Resources
South Dakota Codified Laws
Constitution of South Dakota
Divorce Law
No-Fault:
Irreconcilable differences which have caused the irretrievable
breakdown of the marriage. [South Dakota Codified Laws; Title 25,
Chapters 25-4-2, 25-4-17.2, and 25-4-1
Simplified Divorce: If both spouses consent to the use of
"irreconcilable differences" as the grounds for divorce, the court may
grant the divorce based entirely on affidavits of the spouses which
establish the required residency and grounds for the divorce. In such
cases, a personal appearance in court by either of the spouses will
not generally be required. [South Dakota Codified Laws; Title 25,
Chapters 25-4-17.3].
Marriage and
Living Together Law
South Dakota Marriage License Information
Marital Separation Agreements Explained
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Child Support
South Dakota Interactive Child Support Calculator
South Dakota Child Support Obligation Schedule
Child Support Explained
South Dakota Office of Child Support Enforcement
Child Custody and Visitation Law
FAQ on Child Custody and Visitation
Child Custody and Visitation Resources
South Dakota Shared Parenting Guidelines
Child custody decisions are based on the best interests of the
child.
Property Division
South Dakota
is an "equitable distribution" state. All of the spouse's property is
equitably divided by the court. Marital fault is not to be considered
unless it is relevant to the acquisition of property during the
marriage. The only factor specified in the statute is a consideration
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