South Dakota Statutes

§ 25-4-38 — Alimony pending action.

South Dakota § 25-4-38
JurisdictionSouth Dakota
Title 25DOMESTIC RELATIONS
Ch. 25-3DIVORCE AND SEPARATE MAINTENANCE

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S.D. Codified Laws § 25-4-38 (2026).

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While an action for divorce is pending, the court may in its discretion require one spouse to pay as alimony any money necessary to support the other spouse or the children of the parties, or to prosecute or defend the action.

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Related

Keegan v. Gudahl
525 N.W.2d 695 (South Dakota Supreme Court, 1994)
19 case citations
LeFORS v. LeFORS
991 N.W.2d 675 (South Dakota Supreme Court, 2023)
3 case citations
Vetsch v. Vetsch
201 N.W.2d 886 (South Dakota Supreme Court, 1972)

Legislative History

SDC 1939, § 14.0725; SL 1979, ch 165, § 1.

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