Family Law Rules in South Dakota
Family Law Rules in South Dakota
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Understanding and Calculating Alimony in South Dakota
South Dakota has specific laws for judges to follow when deciding if alimony is appropriate and if it is, the type, amount, and duration available to a needy spouse. Before you file for divorce, you should understand the process.
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Uncontested Divorce in South Dakota
Divorce isn't always complicated and expensive. Find out if you qualify for an uncontested divorce in South Dakota.
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The Basics of Annulment in South Dakota
In South Dakota, some marriages can be terminated by annulment rathe
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South Dakota Divorce: Dividing Property
In South Dakota, a court will divide marital property during a divorce based on a system called equitable distribution. This means that the property will be split between spouses in a way that is equitable based on the whole picture of how they lived during marriage and what their individual needs will be after divorce.
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Prenuptial Agreements in South Dakota
When two people fall in love and decide to marry, the last thing that’s on their mind is divorce. Yet a sizeable percentage of American marriages end in divorce, so for many couples, the prudent thing to do is to work out a prenuptial agreement before they marry. What Is a Prenuptial Agreement? A prenuptial
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How Domestic Violence Affects Child Custody in South Dakota
Although life with an abusive partner sometimes plays out like a TV drama, it does not need to end tragically. Like many other states, South Dakota takes domestic violence seriously and provides resources and protections to victims and their families. Depending on the severity and frequency of domestic
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How Do I File for Divorce in South Dakota?
Learn how to file a no-fault or fault-based divorce in South Dakota.
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Learn more about how courts in South Dakota determine and enforce child support payments.