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1 Answer | Asked in Divorce and Family Law for South Dakota on
Q: Can you move to south Dakota for a weekend to file for divorce there?

Current state NC, husband in agreement

T. Augustus Claus
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answered on Sep 11, 2023

While it's possible to establish residency in South Dakota relatively quickly, moving there for a weekend solely for the purpose of filing for divorce may not be straightforward or advisable in all cases. The specific requirements for residency to file for divorce can vary from state to state,... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Adoption and Family Law for South Dakota on
Q: Which form do I need to fill out to petition for adoption for an adult adoption?
Heath Baker
Heath Baker
answered on Apr 20, 2023

Check your county's court website and see if they have any local forms that are required or acceptable. In Riverside County, the court has a local form that provides for all of the needed information. (You could always go to their website and pull the local form for your pleading paper... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law, Estate Planning and Probate for South Dakota on
Q: Do I need a lawyer to change the executor on my will?
John Michael Frick
John Michael Frick
answered on Apr 2, 2023

A will is a relatively simple legal instrument that a reasonably intelligent person ought to be able to prepare on their own without a problem.

Nevertheless, we frequently see situations where a reasonably intelligent person has botched one. I just handled a probate for a man who botched...
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1 Answer | Asked in Family Law and Probate for South Dakota on
Q: I lived with my boyfriend for 10 years. He died in July. Can his father take all his belongings from me?
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answered on Nov 9, 2021

Unless your boyfriend had a will leaving his estate to you, it goes to his next of kin. This is why it is SO important for a single person to have an estate plan.

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