Am I entitled to 50/50 or shared custody under South Dakota law?
A parent is not necessarily entitled to shared custody, however, if they request it, the law requires the judge to consider granting shared custody, and includes a list of factors. It is important if you are seeking shared custody, whether through a divorce or as unmarried parents, you contact an attorney who knows the factors the court considers, and the law explaining those factors. To obtain 50/50 or shared custody, your attorney will need strong skills in the presentation of evidence and the South Dakota rules of evidence (hearsay, relevance, unfairly prejudicial, privileged, to name a few) and experience in the courtroom.
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