South Dakota Statutes

§ 25-6-3 — Consent of spouse required for adoption.

South Dakota § 25-6-3
JurisdictionSouth Dakota
Title 25DOMESTIC RELATIONS
Ch. 25-4BADOPTION OF CHILDREN

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S.D. Codified Laws § 25-6-3 (2026).

Text

A married man not lawfully separated from his wife cannot adopt a child without the consent of his wife, nor can a married woman, not thus separated from her husband, without his consent, provided the husband or wife not consenting is capable of giving such consent.

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Related

In Re the Adoption of a Child Known as D.M.
2006 SD 15 (South Dakota Supreme Court, 2006)
8 case citations

Legislative History

SDC 1939, § 14.0402.

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