Which Couples Should Get a Prenuptial or Postnuptial Agreement?
- posted: Nov. 30, 2021
Given the high divorce rates in America, prenuptial and postnuptial agreements could be a wise choice for couples looking to avoid a potentially ugly divorce. While creating these documents may Read More
How Does the Court Decide Who Gets What in a Divorce?
- posted: Jun. 30, 2021
There are many misunderstandings about how a court decides who gets what in a South Dakota divorce. Some people think that the court will always split property equally between the Read More
How Allegations of Domestic Abuse Could Affect a Child Custody Decision
- posted: May 30, 2021
In South Dakota as elsewhere, child custody determinations are based on what a judge deems to be in the best interests of the child. In situations where allegations of domestic Read More
South Dakota Still Resists Presumption of Equal Joint Child Custody
- posted: Apr. 30, 2021
South Dakota lawmakers failed to join nine other states that recognize a presumption of equal joint custody — also known as shared parenting — for children of divorced parents. A Read More
What Is Imputed Income and How Does It Affect Child Support?
- posted: Mar. 30, 2020
In South Dakota, both parents have a duty to support their child financially, whether they are married or not. When parents divorce, however, it is typically the noncustodial parent who Read More
Child Custody: The Value of a Parenting Plan
- posted: Feb. 27, 2020
During your marriage, you and your spouse most likely fell into a pattern of dividing parenting duties naturally according to your schedules and those of your children. Now that you’re Read More
How to Approach Your First Meeting With Our Family Lawyers
- posted: Jan. 30, 2020
Whether your spouse just filed for divorce or you’re facing a potential child custody battle, your choice of a family lawyer in South Dakota can make all the difference in Read More
