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...
How does child support work in South Dakota?
If you are getting a divorce or separating from your partner, and you share children, figuring out how you are going to support them can be a bit of a challenge. This situation probably has you wondering how child support works in South Dakota and how support laws...
What are the property division laws in South Dakota?
You have divorce on the brain. You know you want to do it, but you have concerns about how everything will shake out. What you end up walking away with as far as your assets go can significantly impact how you move forward. That is why it is good to know what South...
When a minor faces arrest
There are several types of phone calls you hope never to receive as a parent, one of them being that police have arrested your child. However, it happened, and now you need to figure out the best way to help your child moving forward. The good news is that the...
How are retirement accounts affected in property division?
Couples going through divorce or separation are in one of three groups — those who can work out settlement agreements quickly and without issue, those who may need some help negotiating the best terms, and those who end up fighting things out in court. It doesn’t...
What you need to know if you want to modify a child support order
Sharing children with an ex is not necessarily an easy thing to navigate, particularly when it comes to figuring out how much money each of you has to supply to take care of them. A child support order can be limited and only cover basic necessities, or it can be very...
5 tips for new co-parents during a pandemic
Let’s face it; this year has been stressful. Whether you are working from home, a front-line worker or have lost your job entirely, you are facing a new reality, and so are your kids. This time has been difficult for everyone. If you and your spouse or partner are...
What are the consequences for a DUI conviction in South Dakota?
Drivers are sure to have questions when they see the lights of a police car flashing in their rear-view mirror. If they have been drinking, those questions become more pressing. Will a breath test say that they are over the legal limit? Will they be arrested? More...
Common questions about divorce in South Dakota
Where will I live? How will my children cope? Will I have to get a new job to support my family? Going through a divorce can lead to these questions and more. No matter where you are in the divorce process, it’s okay to have questions and concerns about a life change...
Does divorce have to be expensive?
Without a doubt, going through a divorce is one of the most challenging things to do. This situation can become even more stressful as your expenses begin to pile up. However, getting a divorce doesn’t need to be costly. There are countless ways to limit the cost of...
