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Distribution Type
Equitable Distribution
Default Split
50 / 50
Income Adjustment
Equitable

Methodology

Equitable distribution

South Dakota divides all marital property equitably. Courts have broad discretion to divide all assets acquired by either party, considering the equities and needs of all parties involved.

Statutory Factors

The following factors are commonly evaluated under South Dakota law:

  1. Duration of the marriage
  2. Income and liabilities of each spouse
  3. Contributions to the marriage including homemaking
  4. Future earning capacity
  5. Tax consequences
  6. Waste or dissipation of marital assets
  7. Custodial needs
  8. Any other factors for fairness

Statute Reference

Citation: S.D. Codified Laws §25-4-44 ↗

Source: https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes

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South Dakota Property Division

South Dakota Codified Laws §25-4-44 grants courts authority to divide all property equitably in a divorce. South Dakota courts have broad discretion in property division, considering the equities of each case. The state does not rigidly distinguish between marital and separate property, giving courts flexibility to achieve a fair outcome based on the specific circumstances.

Citation: S.D. Codified Laws §25-4-44

Source: https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes

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