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A South Dakota Guardian of Minor Power of Attorney Form enables parents to empower an agent with the ability and authority to safeguard the well-being of their children when they are otherwise unavailable or unattainable.

A petition explaining the need for a guardianship or conservatorship must be filed. An evaluation report from a doctor, a licensed psychologist, or a psychiatrist must be completed and filed with the court. A financial statement showing the financial resources of the protected person must also be prepared and filed.

Under South Dakota law, the temporary guardianship or conservatorship of a minor child cannot be longer than 6 months, and the temporary guardianship or conservatorship of a protected person cannot be longer than 90 days, unless extended for an additional 90 days by court order.

A guardian or conservator can only be appointed by the court. A petition explaining the need for a guardianship or conservatorship must be filed. An evaluation report from a doctor, a licensed psychologist, or a psychiatrist must be completed and filed with the court.

South Dakota child custody laws don't prescribe a certain age when a child's preference may be considered. Judges have broad discretion when deciding how much weight to give the child's preference. In some South Dakota custody cases, judges have considered the well-reasoned preferences of children as young as 10.

Under South Dakota law, a ?guardian? has authority over personal and healthcare decisions while a ?conservator? has authority over the protected person's property and financial affairs.