Divorce is going to bring significant financial changes to your life, and you will want to do everything possible to ensure that the terms of your final order are fair and reasonable. In order to accomplish this goal, it is critical that both spouses honestly complete...
You hopefully have been enjoying summer break with your kids, even if your family has experienced a major life change since school let out. Perhaps during this summer you decided that you’d rather move on in life than stay in an unhappy marriage. It’s not uncommon for...
When you were a South Dakota newlywed, you may have been in your 20s or 30s. As you were raising children together, you and your spouse may have felt like the days were long but the years were flying by. Now, several decades later, all of your kids are grown and...
As a member of the U.S. military who also happens to be a parent, you’ve no doubt encountered challenges throughout your service as you try your best to fulfill your military duties and obligations to your family, as well. You might relate to other South Dakota...
If you’re the parent of a juvenile who’s currently having legal problems, you might be feeling overwhelmed and in need of outside support. In particular, if police took your son or daughter into police custody for suspected drunk driving, the legal road ahead may be...
In 2019, 2.6 married couples out of every 1,000 in South Dakota decided to go their separate ways. In some cases, spouses sold their homes while, in others, one spouse took over the mortgage and kept living in the home shared during the marriage. If you’re counting...
If a South Dakota police officer pulls you over in a traffic stop, it’s understandable that you might have anxiety or feel nervous. It’s always best to remain as calm as possible and to pay close attention to everything that is said and done as the events unfold. If...
Considering divorce can be exhausting. In addition to deciding to get a divorce, you have a seemingly endless list of logistical decisions to move forward with the divorce. One of the other aspects of getting a divorce is the expense. While some couples begin the...
After a divorce, Sioux Falls parents will want to continue to care for and support their children as much as they can. In most cases, the parent who either retains primary custody or earns a higher income will make payments to the other in order to cover basic needs...
A divorce will impact your family in different ways, and as a parent, you will want to do everything you can to shield your children from as many negative effects as reasonably possible. One way that you may do this is by creating a custody and visitation plan that...
