Repeals provisions related to the shared parenting child support cross credit.

South Dakota SB163 repeals provisions related to the shared parenting child support cross credit. This bill removes the ability for courts to grant a credit on child support amounts if a detailed shared parenting plan is in place. The bill also removes the ability to grant an abatement of child support if a child resides with the obligor six or more nights in a month. The court must consider the fixed obligations of the custodial parent and the increased costs of the noncustodial parent when deciding whether an abatement is appropriate.

Repeals provisions related to the shared parenting child support cross credit.

South Dakota SB163 repeals provisions related to the shared parenting child support cross credit. This bill removes the ability for courts to grant a credit on child support amounts if a detailed shared parenting plan is in place. The bill also removes the ability to grant an abatement of child support if a child resides with the obligor six or more nights in a month. The court must consider the fixed obligations of the custodial parent and the increased costs of the noncustodial parent when deciding whether an abatement is appropriate.