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Home » US Law » 2022 South Dakota Codified Laws » Title 25 - Domestic Relations » Chapter 04A - Custody And Visitation Rights » Section 25-4A-21 – Joint physical custody–Consideration upon application–Findings.

25-4A-21. Joint physical custody–Consideration upon application–Findings.

In any custody dispute between parents, upon application of either parent, the court shall consider granting joint physical custody of a minor child.

The court shall consider the factors set forth in §25-4A-24, and shall make written findings of fact and conclusions of law regarding the best interests of the minor child, unless waived by both parties.

Source: SL 2014, ch 122, §1.