There is a strong public policy in South Dakota that children be supported (financially) by their natural parents. No judge will allow a parent to...

What can I do when I have been legally married since May 2009 but husband remarried?

Contact local law enforcement (non-emergency line) to make a report regarding the bigamy. They will investigate and refer the matter for...

Both sides, prosecution and defense, are entitled to ask, under state law, for one recusal of the assigned judge on the basis that they do not...

Should I sue in small claims or file a suit?

Filling a small claims suit IS a type of suit you can file. Small claims in South Dakota is for claims of $12,000 or less. As noted, there may be...

Hello i am just wondering about the legal considerations of a professional trigger modification or grip mod on a handgun.

It's a little unclear what you are asking. If the weapon has been professionally but still illegally modified, you're still subject to prosecution...

Baby's father doesn't want time with her unless it benefits him but threatens court for custody when he gets mad, could he win?

No one can tell you \what your chances are without knowing ALL the facts and circumstances of your case. Custody determinations are made based...

How do I appeal to get the correct amount of time served on my friends prison sentence?

The Department of Corrections will look to the formal judgment and sentence as to how many days credit should be given. Typically, the judge...

If me and my ex are trying to work things out and we are together will child support get canceled?

This is a little difficult to follow, but if your ex-husband was paying you child support and you are not back together with him, and living...

How can you get your sealed record? And could I get my felony reduced to misdemeanor?

Try contacting the attorney who represented you (or if that attorney worked for an office, that attorney's office if that attorney is no longer...

The statute of limitations refers to the time that the prosecution has to INITIATE the case and request a warrant. I believe it's seven years for...