#SouthDakotaChildCustody
The South Dakota Senate has just voted to change the custody landscape, favoring joint physical custody as a default—what does this mean for families and children's stability?

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South Dakota Senate approves rebuttable presumption favoring joint physical custody
After hours of debate, the Senate passed Senate Bill 2 24 to establish a rebuttable presumption favoring joint physical custody as the starting point for custody decisions; supporters said it promotes parental involvement, opponents warned it could reduce judicial discretion and harm stability for some children. The final vote was 20-14 with one excused.
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February 19, 2026 at 6:51 AM