Custody court?

Visitation is considered a natural right of any parent, so the judge is not “rewarding” by allowing it. If he establishes himself as the father,...

Something doesn’t sound right. If you have “full” custody, he would have no rights. But you talked about him paying child support and doing a...

What happens if I committed a first time felony and am only 17?

If you're only 17, you are most likely going to be prosecuted in the juvenile court system. Possible outcomes if adjudicated delinquent include...

The guardian shouldn't just be handing the kids back to the parents like that, but an attorney would have to look at all the pleadings to know...

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I am seeking medical assistance through DSS, when they take the paternal.father to court, will visitation also be established?

DSS cares about custody insofar as determining who has primary physical custody. From there, they will gather documentation regarding each...

How am I able to get a case dropped against my husband regarding assault?He is already on parole what can I do to drop these?

Criminal charges in South Dakota are not brought by victims, but by the State’s Attorney’s Office on behalf of the State. Victims of crime do not...

Is a mediation agreement dealing with visitation legally binding in the state of South Dakota?

It depends upon whether the mediated agreement ever became formalized and entered as a court order. Take a copy of the agreement to a family law...

My husband's PR Bond was revoked for violating conditions, is he eligible to ask for third party release?

It’s theoretically possible, but I wouldn’t get your hopes up. Bond is a reflection of two factors: is the person a danger to the community, and...

Expectations for sentencing of class 5 felony possession of marijuana in Custer county SD.

The MAXIMUM possible penalty is 5 years and/or a $10,000 fine, but this is also a presumptive probation offense. Depending upon local practice and...

A no contest plea means you are not contesting the evidence against you - and conceding that the prosecution has sufficient evidence such that you...