Marriages are one of the happiest events that can occur in one’s lifetime. Friends and family come together to celebrate the lifelong bond between two individuals that love each other. Understandably, the last thing on the soon-to-be-married couple’s minds is
If you and/or your spouse have children from a prior relationship, it is important to plan for the future of your children. But what legal rights do stepparents have regarding their stepchildren? If you have ever spoken with an attorney,
Effective July 1, 2020, changes are coming to the South Dakota Parenting Guidelines (“Guidelines”). These changes provide significantly more clarity to decrease arguments between parents as to what the Guidelines state. Below are the changes you should be aware of:
Getting divorced is a significant financial investment. The more disagreements that arise during the divorce, the more the divorce process costs. Here are some tips to keep your divorce costs low:
Every parent is in uncharted territory when it comes to parenting during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Parents going through a separation or divorce and those parents following a court ordered parenting time schedule have an added layer of complexity and uncertainty.
When a custody battle heads to court, both parties want to present the strongest case possible.
However, the court is there to determine a custody situation that is in the best interests of the child – not to determine which
When parents are fighting for primary custody of a child, often grandparents (and great-grandparents) are required to sit back and wait to find out when they will be able to see their grandchildren.
It is typically expected that grandparents will
Children are the center of any custody battle – viewed by some parents as the most prized “possession.”
Parents who view custody of the children as a “must win” or “non-negotiable” often make the mistake of voicing the same to
Divorces can range in time and expense.
The parties could have everything divided and agreed upon before hiring attorneys. Or the parties could fight all the way down to who gets the gravy boat. How well the parties can communicate
Life does not stop when you’re involved in a custody dispute.
A job, school, or family obligations may require you to relocate. If you live in South Dakota and decide to relocate with your child, there are a few rules
