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If you are not receiving public assistance, you can apply for child support services by contacting any Division of Child Support office or by calling 605.773. 3641. You will have to fill out an application and pay a $5 fee.

South Dakota guidelines lay out standard support amounts based on the parents' incomes and necessary expenses. Other costs, such as daycare, health insurance and care, and school tuition, may be added to the standard amount.

The nonresidential parent pays child support to the residential parent in South Dakota. In the case of a 50/50 split in parenting time, the higher earner pays child support to the lower earner.

The combined monthly net incomes of both parents must be used in determining the obligation and divided proportionately between the parents based on their respective net incomes. The noncustodial parent's proportionate share establishes the amount of the child support obligation.

Child support in South Dakota is calculated using a formula that takes into account the income of both parents, the number of children, and the amount of time each parent spends with the children. The amount of child support that is ordered will depend on the specific circumstances of each case.

A support order may be modified without showing any change in circumstances if the order was entered and in effect prior to July 1, 2022. An order entered and in effect after July 1, 2022 may be modified only: If it was entered three years or more from the date the petition is filed; or.