Can domestic abuse be considered in a South Dakota child custody case?

Yes. When making a custody determination, a South Dakota court “is required to consider a conviction of domestic abuse, a conviction of assault as defined, and a history of domestic abuse.”

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Brooke Swier Schloss
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Family Law and Estate Planning attorney helping families across South Dakota plan and protect their loved ones