South Dakota Family Law Lawyers

What Is Child Support?
Child support is money parents pay to help other people support their children. The court orders the support. The support may be part of an interim, temporary, permanent or modified court order in … more
What Is The Central Payment Center?
The Department of Social Services is the central payment center for the state and handles all disbursements. (SDCL 257A3.2) Once the modified order is filed with the Clerk of Courts, all … more
What Must Be Done Before I Can Get A Child Support Order?
To obtain any type of order, the Child Support office must notify the noncustodial parent that it is trying to establish an order. The Child Support office cannot take action in some cases if the … more

Do I Need the Other Parent's Permission to Move Out-of-State With Our Child?
If you have custody of your child, you and your child should be able to move out of state without anyone else’s permission, right? Wrong! Most states have enacted laws that prohibit custodial parents from taking their children and moving out of state without notice to the court and/or the other parent. These laws are designed to prevent a custodial parent from removing a … more
Saying I Do: With a Prenuptial Agreement
Wedding days are often preceded by deciding on flower arrangements and planning a romantic honeymoon. While those things are important and make your special occasion extraordinary and personal, there are also some important practical matters that engaged couples should consider. Among those matters, is the often debated prenuptial agreement. Some critics claim that a prenuptial … more