In A South Dakota Divorce, Is A Spouse Required To Show A Need For Alimony?

Yes. The spouse requesting alimony must establish "a need for support and that their spouse has sufficient means and abilities to provide for part or all of the need."

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:

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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