Forms for the Defendant in a Divorce with Children
In a divorce proceeding, the individual who receives or is served with a summons and complaint in a divorce action is designated as the defendant, while the other party is referred to as the plaintiff. The forms provided below include checklists and guidelines for responding and finalizing the divorce process.
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Answering a Summons and Complaint for Divorce
UJS-307B Defendant's Checklist for Divorce with Minor Children
A checklist for a defendant in a divorce proceeding involving minor children.
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UJS-318 Instructions and Answer form for Divorce with Minor Children
Instructions and form for the defendant to Answer the plaintiffs summons and complaint in a divorce with children minor action.
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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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UJS-023 Instructions for Financial Affidavit Form
This form is a Financial Affidavit used to disclose income, expenses, assets and debts, ensuring accurate financial assessments by the court.
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UJS-302 South Dakota Parenting Guidelines
A set of parenting guidelines that are required to be served with a Summons and Complaint for Divorce with Minor Children.
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Request to Waive Filing Fee
UJS-022 Instruction for Motion to Waive Filing Fee & Service of Process Fee Form
This form allows individuals in South Dakota to request a waiver of court filing and service fees due to financial hardship.
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UJS-028 Order on Motion to Waive Filing Fee and Service of Process Fee Form
This form is a court order granting a waiver of filing and service fees in South Dakota cases, issued upon approval of a motion due to financial hardship.
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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 Divorce
UJS-325 Stipulation and Settlement Agreement for Divorce with Minor Children
A settlement form is a mutual agreement between the parties in divorce cases with minor children, avoiding court intervention.
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UJS-319B Affidavit as to Jurisdiction and Grounds for Divorce with Minor Children
An Affidavit establishing jurisdiction and grounds for divorce with minor children.
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Finalizing a Stipulated Divorce
UJS 089 Instructions for Child Support Order Filing Data Form
This form collects key details for child support cases, ensuring accurate records and compliance in uncontested custody matters.
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UJS-326B Judgment and Decree of Divorce with Minor Children
A form to finalize a divorce decree involving minor children and when both parties have signed a stipulation agreement.
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Dismissing a Divorce Case
UJS-328 Joint Motion and Order of Dismissal
Steps and form for dismissing a civil action by mutual agreement of both parties.
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Print All Packet
Defendant's Print All Packet for Divorce with Minor Children
A combined packet of the above listed forms for the defendant in a divorce action involving minor children
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For Questions on Forms
UJS offers a helpful Guide and File program designed for individuals representing themselves in court. This program assists you in creating and completing the necessary forms by answering a series of questions, which then generates the forms based on your responses for you to print. To get started, you can create an account and go through this process on Odyssey Guide and File at Odyssey Guide and File Home.
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.