Guide and File Divorce without Children
The Guide and File system will help you create the documents you need to begin the process of initiating a divorce without children by answering a series of questions and that will then generate completed forms for you to print.
Guide for Representing Yourself in Court
In this booklet, you will learn how the South Dakota court system works. You will learn the process to represent yourself in a courtroom without a lawyer.
Forms for the Plaintiff in a Divorce without Minor Children
In a divorce proceeding, the individual who initiates the action is designated as the plaintiff, while the other party is referred to as the defendant. The forms provided below include checklists and guidelines for initiating and finalizing the divorce process.
ALL FORMS MUST BE PRINTED SINGLE-SIDED AND COMPLETED IN BLACK INK
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UJS-307A Plaintiff's Checklist for Divorce without Minor Children
A checklist for the plaintiff in a divorce proceeding not involving minor children.
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UJS-309 Summons for Divorce without Minor Children
Form UJS-309 Instructions and Summons for Divorce initiates a divorce action and requires the defendant to answer, or default may be entered against them.
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UJS-310 Complaint for Divorce without Minor Children
Form UJS-310 initiates a divorce case not involving minor children, detailing claims and requested court actions.
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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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Request to Waive Filing/Service Fees
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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Serving the Defendant
UJS-315 Notice and Admission of Service without Minor Children
Instructions and forms to confirm service of legal documents in divorce cases without minor children.
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Settling a Divorce
UJS-324 Stipulation and Settlement Agreement without Minor Children
A settlement form for a mutual agreement between the parties in divorce cases without children, avoiding court intervention.
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UJS-319A Affidavit for Jurisdiction without Minor Children
An Affidavit establishing jurisdiction and grounds for divorce without minor children.
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Finalizing a Stipulated Divorce
UJS-326A Judgment and Decree of Divorce without Minor Children
A form to finalize a divorce decree not involving minor children and when both parties have signed a stipulation agreement.
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Requesting a Default Divorce
UJS-321 Application for Default Judgment without Minor Children
Steps for submitting a request for a default divorce judgment in cases without children. This can used when the Defendant has failed to file an Answer to the Summons and Complaint.
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UJS-306 Affidavit of Military Status
Statement used to confirm whether a defendant in an eviction case is currently serving in the military, ensuring compliance with legal protections under the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act.
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UJS-322A Default Judgment and Decree of Divorce without Minor Children
Steps for submitting a default judgment in a divorce case without minor children. This form can only be submitted if the Defendant has failed to file an Answer to the Summons and Complaint.
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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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UJS-329 Motion and Order For Dismissal
A form to request submitted by the plaintiff to dismiss a civil action as long as the Defendant has not filed an Answer or Motion for Summary Judgment.
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Print All Packet
Plaintiff's Print All Packet for a Divorce without Minor Children
A combined packet of forms and instructions for the plaintiff in a divorce action with no minor children.
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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.