South Dakota § 25-4-17 Continuous period of desertion, neglect, or intemperance required.

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§ 25-4-17 — Continuous period of desertion, neglect, or intemperance required.

South Dakota § 25-4-17

Title 25DOMESTIC RELATIONS

Ch. 25-3DIVORCE AND SEPARATE MAINTENANCE

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Bluebook

S.D. Codified Laws § 25-4-17 (2026).

Text

Willful desertion, willful neglect, or habitual intemperance must continue for one year before either is a ground for divorce.

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Legislative History

SDC 1939, § 14.0712.

Nearby Sections

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§ 25-1-1

Marriage defined--Consent and solemnization required.

§ 25-1-10

License required for marriage--Fee--Disposition of fees--Form--Certified copies--Fee.

§ 25-1-10.1

Application for marriage license--Proof of age and identification required--Name changes.

§ 25-1-10.2

Application for marriage license--Required statement.

§ 25-1-11

Issuance of license to unqualified persons prohibited.

§ 25-1-12

Repealed

§ 25-1-13

Consent of parent or guardian required for marriage of minor--Memorandum in record book.

§ 25-1-14

Repealed

§ 25-1-15

Unlawful issuance of license as misdemeanor.

§ 25-1-16

Repealed

§ 25-1-17

§ 25-1-2

Present consent to marriage required.

§ 25-1-24

Time allowed after license for solemnization of marriage.

§ 25-1-25

§ 25-1-26

Repealed

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