In South Dakota, there is a mandatory 60-day waiting period from the time the divorce is started until the court has jurisdiction to grant a divorce. However, most divorces are not completed in the 60-day time period. The more complex the case, the longer it usually takes to complete the divorce.
How long does it usually take to finalize a divorce in South Dakota?
About Swier Law Firm's Family Law Practice Group
Swier Law Firm's Family Law Practice Group has been nationally recognized and handles the following types of cases:
- Adoption
- Alimony
- Divorce
- Child Custody
- Child & Spousal Support
- Grandparent Visitation Rights
- High Net Worth Divorces
- Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA)
- Parenting Plans
- Property Division
- Pre- and Post-Marital Planning
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