SB162

Revise the factors for considering deviation from the child support obligation schedule.

Introduced·1/29/26
Introduced Text

South Dakota SB162 revises factors for deviating from the child support obligation schedule.

South Dakota SB162 amends the factors for considering deviation from the child support obligation schedule. It allows for deviation if either party raises the issue and specific findings are made based on factors such as the income of a subsequent spouse, financial conditions making the schedule inequitable, or necessary education or health care special needs of the child. The bill presumes a financial hardship if the total child support obligation exceeds fifty percent of the obligor's monthly net income.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

D
1
4
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

Deferred to the 41st legislative day

4 Yea

RRRR

3 Nay

RRR

Calendar

Feb 17

12:00 AM

Senate Judiciary Hearing

History

Feb 17

Senate

Scheduled for hearing

Feb 17

Senate

Judiciary Deferred to the 41st legislative day, Passed, YEAS 4, NAYS 3.

Jan 29

Senate

First read in Senate and referred to Senate Judiciary S.J. 140