According to South Dakota Domestic Relations Laws, Title 25 - Chapters: 25-4-45, 25-4-45.1, 25-4-45.5, 25-4-45.6, the child's temporal and mental and moral welfare determines the best interest of the child.

As governed by child custody laws in South Dakota, the family courts have jurisdiction over child custody cases. The courts identify a custody routine that is plausible and is based on t

According to South Dakota Domestic Relations Laws, Title 25 - Chapters: 25-4-45, 25-4-45.1, 25-4-45.5, 25-4-45.6, the child's temporal and mental and moral welfare determines the best interest of the child.

As governed by child custody laws in South Dakota, the family courts have jurisdiction over child custody cases. The courts identify a custody routine that is plausible and is based on the best interests of the child, not on the parent's gender or financial status.

The South Dakota court considers:

In South Dakota, the custodial parent has primary physical custody of the child and is most responsible for the daily welfare of that child. The non-custodial parent typically pays support to the custodial parent and has visitation rights. The custodial parent incurs most of the expense of caring for the child. The court often decides through mediation when the parents cannot reach an agreement.

South Dakota courts have the right to require divorcing parents with minor children to complete a parenting class before granting a divorce. It is the Judge's discretion, so he or she may require you to take a parenting class. Whether or not you are required to do so, we highly recommend taking the Children In Between parenting class for the benefit of your child(ren).

In addition to finding a parent unfit because of substance abuse or abuse or neglect towards a child, the courts also consider the conduct of both parents during the course of the marriage, and the impact of parental behavior on the child.

The South Dakota court considers:

In South Dakota, the custodial parent has primary physical custody of the child and is most responsible for the daily welfare of that child. The non-custodial parent typically pays support to the custodial parent and has visitation rights. The custodial parent incurs most of the expense of caring for the child. The court often decides through mediation when the parents cannot reach an agreement.

In addition to finding a parent unfit because of substance abuse or abuse or neglect towards a child, the courts also consider the conduct of both parents during the course of the marriage, and the impact of parental behavior on the child.