Uncontested Divorce in South Dakota
A simple, affordable uncontested divorce in South Dakota. SimpleDivorce prepares court-ready forms, handles filing and service on your spouse, and keeps you updated to the final decree.
Filing an Uncontested Divorce in South Dakota
The facts that shape a South Dakota divorce — confirmed with you during intake.
Where you file
Circuit Court
Residency requirement
The spouse filing for divorce must be a South Dakota resident at the time of filing; no minimum durational period is required.
Court filing fee
$95 — varies by county, passed through at cost
Waiting period
No mandatory waiting period once all paperwork is filed and served in an uncontested case.
Grounds
South Dakota allows no-fault divorce on the ground of irreconcilable differences, meaning the marriage cannot be repaired.
Typical timeline
Most uncontested cases finalize in about 4 to 8 weeks after filing and service, since South Dakota has no mandatory waiting period.
Serving your spouse
Service may not be required if both parties signed a Stipulation and Settlement Agreement. Otherwise, service can be completed via sheriff, process server, or by having your spouse sign an Admission of Service.
Fee waiver
Yes, through an Affidavit of Indigency
Common South Dakota Divorce Forms
SimpleDivorce prepares the exact forms your South Dakota court requires — you never track them down yourself.
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