South Dakota Divorce Forms

File Your Own Divorce in South Dakota: Free Downloadable Divorce Forms

Sadly, over 50% of marriages fail. To add insult to injury, divorce proceedings can take years and cost thousands of dollars in legal fees. However, it is possible to file your own divorce in South Dakota for no more than the state divorce form filing fees. This page provides all of the forms you need to initiate your do-it-yourself divorce in South Dakota.

How to file for Divorce in South Dakota:

Note: At the top of EACH form is detailed instructions on completing the form. Remember to read the instructions BEFORE filling out the form. File a Complaint with Minor Children or a Complaint without Minor Children along with sending a Summons form to your spouse so that they can fill it out and turn it into the Court. Your spouse then must file an Answer quickly (within 30 days after receiving the form). If not answered quickly enough you must file an Affidavit of Military Status to let the Court know if Military duty was the reason or not for the lack of response. If not then the Divorce can enter into Default. If the Divorce is not entering Default, both you and your spouse must file a Written Civil Case Filing Statement. You then must also file a Financial Affidavit with your spouse. When agreements have been made with property and assets you can then file a Stipulation and Settlement Agreement (with Minor Children) or Stipulation and Settlement Agreement (without Minor Children). If you cannot reach an agreement then you must solve these issues in Court. If an agreement was reached you can have a JUDGE file a Judgment and Decree of Divorce (Stipulation and Agreement (with Children)) or Judgment and Decree of Divorce (Stipulation and Agreement (without Children)) to officially terminate the marriage. Remember only a judge can officially terminate your marriage.