When a court grants a legal separation in South Dakota, judges can now divide property between the two parties fairly, just as they can in divorce cases. The bill adds legal separation to the existing law that allowed property division only in divorces, giving judges the same authority to consider each person's circumstances and make equitable property settlements.
AI-generated summary
Judiciary Deferred to the 41st legislative day Passed, YEAS 8, NAYS 5.
Judiciary Do Pass Failed, YEAS 6, NAYS 7.
Judiciary Scheduled for hearing
First read in House and referred to House Judiciary H.J. 44
Becky Drury
Prime sponsor · Rep.
R
Cosponsors
Judiciary — Do Pass
Judiciary — Deferred to the 41st legislative day