Resources for Uncontested Custody Arrangements
These resources are designed to help you secure custody or visitation agreements in a way that prioritizes the best interests of the child.
Child Custody, Visitation and Support (Uncontested)
Access documents, forms, files and necessary information related to child custody, visitation, etc. These documents are for any mother, father, parent or legal guardian of a minor.
Child Custody Documents
ALL FORMS MUST BE PRINTED SINGLE-SIDED AND COMPLETED IN BLACK INK
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Initiate a Child Custody Action
UJS 180 Instructions for Uncontested Custody, Visitation and Support Action
Step-by-step instructions for filing uncontested custody, visitation, and support actions, ensuring proper legal procedures are followed.
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UJS 181 Summons (Paternity Action)
UJS-181 Summons notifies the other party in uncontested custody cases, requiring their response to legal action to ensure due process and proper court proceedings.
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UJS 182 Complaint (Paternity Action)
This initiates an uncontested custody case, detailing requests for custody, visitation, and child support to establish legal arrangements
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UJS-232 Case Filing Statement
Form for South Dakota case filing, collecting personal and business details, legal representation, and case type specifics for record-keeping.
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Serve The Opposing Party
UJS 184 Instructions for Service of Summons (Paternity Actions), South Dakota Parenting Guidelines and Complaint (Paternity Actions)
Instructions guide proper service of summons and complaints to ensure legal notice is given in uncontested custody cases per court requirements.
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UJS 183 Notice and Admission of Service of Summons and Complaints
Notice confirms the defendant’s receipt and acknowledgment of the summons and complaint in uncontested custody cases, ensuring proper service.
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Request to Waive Parenting Course Requirement
UJS 364 – Affidavit on Court-Approved Parenting Course
Confirms completion of a court-approved parenting course, meeting legal requirements for custody, visitation, or support cases.
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Settling a Child Custody Action
UJS 185 Stipulation, Custody, Parenting Time and Support Agreement
Agreement records mutual terms for custody, parenting time, and support in uncontested cases, providing a clear basis for the court's final order.
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Finalizing a Stipulated Child Custody Action
UJS 186 Order (Paternity Action)
Order establishes paternity in uncontested custody cases, ensuring legal recognition of parentage for custody, visitation, and child support purposes.
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UJS 187 Notice of Entry of Order (Paternity Action)
Notice formally informs parties of the court's entry of an order in uncontested custody, visitation, or support cases, ensuring all are aware of the decision.
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Child Custody Print All Packet
Child Custody Print All Packet
A combined packet of the forms listed above for a child custody and support action.
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For Questions on Forms
For specific questions on UJS forms, you can email UJS staff at ujssrlhelp@ujs.state.sd.us or call the legal form helpline at 1-855-784-0004.
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