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The ?best interests of the child" are the primary concern. South Dakota law encourages joint custody between parents. Courts determining custody arrangements are also able to modify or vacate their decisions at any time, allowing for continued supervision of a child and their parents.

Hills, plateaus, plains, and mountains all form part of the state's landscape. The state is divided into three major physiographic regions, or areas where the lay of the land is similar. These are the Central Lowlands of eastern South Dakota, the Great Plains of western South Dakota, and the Black Hills.

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.

In South Dakota, the standard parenting guidelines will set out the custody arrangement to be followed by the parents. You can object to the standard guidelines and the judge will order a hearing within thirty days.

In South Dakota, the standard parenting guidelines will set out the custody arrangement to be followed by the parents. You can object to the standard guidelines and the judge will order a hearing within thirty days.

A South Dakota durable statutory power of attorney form allows a principal to select another person (?agent?) to act in their place for financial-related matters. The designation will last the lifetime of the principal unless revoked.