If you are in a contentious or deteriorating marriage, you can probably see how it affects every area of your life. Your other relationships may suffer, your health may decline, and even the things you do for relaxation and pleasure bring no joy. Unfortunately, it is...

You and your spouse devoted years to building your family business All those hours of planning and working along with securing investors and catering to a wide swath of customers have paid off. But what you did not do was pay closer attention to your marriage. It is...

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...

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...

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...

Money is not a reason to stay in a marriage with someone to whom you no longer wish to be married. However, your finances are something to think about when considering divorce. Too many people in South Dakota and elsewhere fail to think about what their financial...

When you’re ready to end your marriage, wanting it done right away is understandable. Unfortunately, it is not something that can be final overnight. There are a couple of factors that will affect the length of time it takes couples in South Dakota to complete the...