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South Dakota Divorce Guide

Everything you need to know about filing for divorce in South Dakota. Residency requirements, court processes, support calculations, and more.

Overview

Residency Requirement

0 months

Grounds for Divorce

No-Fault Only

Filing Process

Court System

Circuit Court

Filing Fees

$95-$120

Key Steps

7 guided steps

Support & Custody

Support Calculation Method

Income Shares Model

South Dakota uses the income shares model to determine child support obligations. Key factors include each parent's income, number of children, healthcare costs, and childcare expenses.

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