The Swier Law Firm Family Law Blog
Our team is keeping you informed and up to date on the latest happenings on the law in South Dakota. Read more on our blog.
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Types of Adoptions in South DakotaThere Are A Number of Different Types of Adoptions in South Dakota. The end result of each of these adoptions end up with a legal adoption finalized.
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In South Dakota, what are the requirements that must be met before completing an adoption?
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Adopting in South DakotaAdopting in South Dakota. In South Dakota, adoption is the legal creation of a parent-child relationship. Learn more by visiting our blog here.
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Applying for a Protection Order in South DakotaIn 2014, the South Dakota Legislature passed DCL 25-10-3.1 which limits the individuals who can apply for a Protection Order to the specific relationships.
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Federal Judge Strikes Down South Dakota's Gay Marriage BanUS District Judge Karen Schreier, a Federal Judge Strikes Down South Dakota's Gay Marriage Ban as unconstitutional, but has stayed the decision pending appeal.
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U.S. Supreme Court Meets Again on Gay MarriageIn its first official business of the new year, the U.S. Supreme Court will meet to consider whether same-sex couples have a constitutional right to marry.
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Gay Marriage Supporters in South Dakota Wait for Judge's RulingGay Marriage Supporters in South Dakota Patiently Wait for Judge's Ruling
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South Dakota Judge Rules State Abuse Laws Don't Apply to Unborn ChildrenA child abuse charge against a McIntosh woman has been dismissed by a judge who ruled that South Dakota’s abuse and neglect laws do not apply to unborn children
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Same-Sex Couples Call for End to South Dakota BanSame-Sex Couples Call for End to state Ban. During the course of a decade, 19 states began issuing marriage licenses to same-sex couples.
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When do the South Dakota Parenting Guidelines apply?If parents in South Dakota will not agree on a parenting plan, the South Dakota Parenting Guidelines become mandatory and will be used as the parenting plan.