Residency Requirements
South Dakota does not require the parties to the divorce be residents of the state for any set period prior to filing for divorce. However, the parties must be residents of the state as the time of filing and must remain residents until the divorce is final.
Fill Out your Forms
When filing for a divorce you must file certain documents as required by the court. To start your divorce action, you need a Complaint and a Summons.
If both parties agree on the terms of their divorce they should complete a Divorce Settlement Agreement also referred to as a Stipulation. You can use Rocket Lawyer's easy interview process to complete this agreement, which will outline the terms of the division of property, assets and debts in your divorce. Completing this document will help you avoid the cost and time involved in going to trial but is contingent on the parties being in agreement.
Additional Assistance
Unfortunately South Dakota does not offer the required forms online. You should contact you local County Clerk's office and request assistance regarding your divorce.
You can also use Rocket Lawyer to Find a Lawyer in your area who can provide you with further assistance in completing your divorce.
This article contains general legal information and does not contain legal advice. Rocket Lawyer is not a law firm or a substitute for an attorney or law firm. The law is complex and changes often. For legal advice, please ask a lawyer.
