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What Are the Laws in South Dakota About How Marital Property Will be Distributed After Divorce?
When a divorce is granted in South Dakota, property will be divided equitably between the parties. (South Dakota Codified Laws, Title 25 Domestic Relations, Chapter 4 Divorce Section 44)
What are Grounds for Divorce in South Dakota?
In South Dakota, a divorce may be granted for one of the following seven reasons: adultery, extreme cruelty, willful desertion, willful neglect, habitual intemperance, conviction of a felony, or … more
When is Spousal Support or Alimony Awarded in South Dakota?
In South Dakota, the Court may require one spouse to pay a suitable allowance to the other, as the Court deems just considering the circumstances of the parties. (South Dakota Codified Laws, Title … more

What is the Difference Between a Same-Sex Marriage, a Domestic Partnership, and a Civil Union?
Under current law, same-sex marriages are legal in three states – Iowa, Massachusetts and Connecticut. Vermont has also approved same-sex marriages and they will become legal on September 1, 2009. Same-sex marriages were legal for about five months in California, but now are not legal; of course, this development leaves many questions as to the status of the marriages that … more
Custody Evaluations
It is not uncommon for divorced or separated parents to disagree over which parent should have custody of their children. When parents are fighting over custody of their children, one parent or the other may ask the judge to order a custody evaluation. The results of a custody evaluation can give the judge important information about the parents and the children, and also can make a … more

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