South Dakota Statutes
§ 25-6-3 — Consent of spouse required for adoption.
South Dakota § 25-6-3
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Bluebook
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)
Legislative History
SDC 1939, § 14.0402.
Nearby Sections
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