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Alimony Child Support in South Dakota

South Dakota law keeps child support and alimony as separate obligations, each governed by its own statute. Child support is calculated under S.D. Codified Laws § 25-7-6.2, which sets out the factors and a formula for determining the amount. Alimony, governed by § 25-4-41, follows a different standard based on the circumstances of the case. A verified 10% figure appears in the child support statute, and the worked example below demonstrates how that percentage applies in a calculation. Because the exact amount depends on individual income, parenting time, and other variables, the official source at sdlegislature.gov provides the complete rule. Use the calculator to estimate your own specific result.

Governing authority

In South Dakota, the alimony child support rule is set by S.D. Codified Laws § 25-7-6.2 (child); § 25-4-41 (alimony). The verified packet cites S.D. Codified Laws § 25-7-6.2 (child); § 25-4-41 (alimony) (https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes/25-7-6.2).

South Dakota alimony child support: the verified value is 10% under S.D. Codified Laws § 25-7-6.2 (child); § 25-4-41 (alimony). The verified packet cites S.D. Codified Laws § 25-7-6.2 (child); § 25-4-41 (alimony) (https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes/25-7-6.2).

Estimate your own result: every situation has exceptions that can change the outcome. Use the alimony child support calculator to estimate your specific figure.

This page provides general legal information and calculation tools, not legal advice. DocketMath is not a law firm and does not provide legal representation, and using this site does not create an attorney-client relationship. Laws change and exceptions apply, so deadlines and amounts specific to your situation should be confirmed with a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction.