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It is a common misconception that, when a couple chooses to end their marriage, the division of all of their shared assets will occur in an even 50/50 fashion. South Dakota is an equal distribution state, and while that may imply a perfect 50/50 split of assets, it is...
Every year in South Dakota, without fail, teenagers find themselves in positions where alcohol and drugs are readily available to them. Whether attending parties or hanging out with friends, drinking and doing drugs is a temptation, and many find themselves giving in...
You never thought your marriage wouldn’t work out, but here you are. Your relationship has been on the rocks for a while, and despite your best efforts to make things better, things just aren’t improving. So, you’re ready to file for divorce, but you want to...
Due to a divorce or separation, you only see your children according to the terms laid out in a child custody order. Maybe that order has worked relatively well for a while but doesn’t anymore. Maybe it is something you were never happy about, but you just haven’t...
Alcohol-related auto collisions happen all too often in South Dakota. Sadly, many of these collisions result in fatalities. As a way to deter people from driving under the influence, the state has made this a serious criminal offense, and those convicted on DUI...
You’re ready to walk away from your marriage, but you worry about how much doing so will cost you and if you can afford it. Divorce can be expensive, but you may be able to control just how much yours costs by deciding how you want to approach it. There is a big cost...
Being a grandparent is one of the best callings in the world. Unfortunately, some South Dakota residents who have achieved that role in life find that they do not get to see their grandchildren as often as they would like. It is sad and unfortunate, but at the end of...
Dividing property when ending a marriage can be a real challenge for many couples. There may be some concern from both parties about what is marital versus separate property. While the ownership of certain assets may be pretty clear-cut, for other assets, it may not...
The November 2020 elections are going to go down in history for a number of reasons. For South Dakota, it is the year voters chose to decriminalize cannabis oil and marijuana possession and use for adults. However, the governor and anti-marijuana groups are still...
As you prepare to go through a divorce or separation, you likely have a lot of things weighing on your mind. If you share children with your ex, your top concern probably has to do with child custody. How is child custody determined in South Dakota? Like all other...
