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Frequently Asked Questions

• 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 Documents and Supporting Information are Required to be Submitted with a Divorce Petition in South Dakota?
  In South Dakota, the plaintiff must file a complaint setting for the grounds for divorce, basic information about the parties, compliance with the residency requirement, the relief sought by the … more