South Dakota § 25-4B-107 General consideration in custody proceeding of parent's military service.

South Dakota Statutes

§ 25-4B-107 — General consideration in custody proceeding of parent's military service.

South Dakota § 25-4B-107

Title 25DOMESTIC RELATIONS

Ch. 25-4BUNIFORM DEPLOYED PARENTS CUSTODY AND VISITATION ACT

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S.D. Codified Laws § 25-4B-107 (2026).

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In a proceeding for custodial responsibility of a child of a servicemember, a court may not consider a parent's past deployment or possible future deployment in itself in determining the best interest of the child. However, if upon return from the deployment either the servicemember or child exhibits a substantial and material change in circumstances that adversely affects the servicemember's ability to adequately care for the child, the best interests of the child shall be determinative.

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In a proceeding for custodial responsibility of a child of a servicemember, a court may not consider a parent's past deployment or possible future deployment in itself in determining the best interest of the child. However, if upon return from the deployment either the servicemember or child exhibits a substantial and material change in circumstances that adversely affects the servicemember's ability to adequately care for the child, the best interests of the child shall be determinative.