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...
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...
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...
