South Dakota § 25-4A-23 Home study or custody evaluation--Mediation.

South Dakota Statutes

§ 25-4A-23 — Home study or custody evaluation--Mediation.

South Dakota·Title 25 DOMESTIC RELATIONS·Ch. 25-3 CUSTODY AND VISITATION RIGHTS

Prior to ruling on a joint physical custody petition the court may require the parties to participate in a home study or a custody evaluation. Prior to the court ruling on a joint physical custody petition, either parent may request mediation pursuant to § 25-4-56 . In any case where the court orders the parties to participate in a home study, custody evaluation, or custody mediation, the court shall allocate the costs of the same between the parties.

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Prior to ruling on a joint physical custody petition the court may require the parties to participate in a home study or a custody evaluation. Prior to the court ruling on a joint physical custody petition, either parent may request mediation pursuant to § 25-4-56 . In any case where the court orders the parties to participate in a home study, custody evaluation, or custody mediation, the court shall allocate the costs of the same between the parties.

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