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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How Do Courts Treat Pets in a Divorce?Under the Anglo-American common law, dogs are property. Taking them without an owner’s consent, including by killing a dog, can be made a criminal offense.
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South Dakota Family Law - Divorce in the Age of BitcoinCryptocurrencies and “blockchain” technology may or may not be the wave of the future, but they are an increasingly commonly-held “asset” class in divorces.
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When Is It Too Late To Sign A Prenup?The news of the divorce shouldn't affect Amazon's bottom line, even if splitting in 2019 will cost Bezos a few more tax dollars than it would've in 2018.
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Contested or Uncontested Divorce - What's The Difference?We often receive questions from potential clients asking what the difference is between a “contested divorce” and an “uncontested divorce.”
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What Tax Reform Means for Alimony DeductionIf any of your clients are planning to get divorced they should get started sooner rather than later because of the new Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA).
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US Appeals Court Overturns Local ICWA RulingA federal appeals court overturned Friday an earlier ruling that said Pennington County must give Native American parents more rights.
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Brooke Swier Schloss Named 2018 Super Lawyers "Rising Star"Help Us Congratulate and Celebrate Brooke Swier Schloss Named 2018 Super Lawyers Rising Star. Of Course, We Have Always Known This is True! She's Our Star!
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Never Too Old for LoveWe all remember the lyrics from that famous tune: “First comes love, then comes marriage, then comes baby in the baby carriage.”
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South Dakota Child Custody Lawyer Tells How to Make Co-Parenting WorkIf you are attempting to co-parent your child, the new situation can be difficult for everyone. Here’s how to make sharing child custody in South Dakota work.
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Divorced Parents Go to Court Over Son Playing High School FootballDivorce can certainly take a heavy toll on a family. But in a case out of Pittsburgh, one former married couple are going to court over son playing football.