Child Custody Forms

ALL FORMS MUST BE PRINTED SINGLE-SIDED AND COMPLETED IN BLACK INK

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Child Custody Action - Print All Packet 

Initiate a Child Custody Action 

• UJS 180 Instructions for Uncontested Custody, Visitation and Support Action
• UJS 182 Complaint (Paternity Action)
• UJS-232 Case Filing Statement
• UJS-302 South Dakota Parenting Guidelines

Request to Waive Filing/Service Fee

• UJS-022 Instruction for Motion to Waive Filing Fee & Service of Process Fee Form
• UJS-028 Order on Motion to Waive Filing Fee and Service of Process Fee Form

Serving the Opposing Party

• UJS 184 Instructions for Service of Summons (Paternity Actions), South Dakota Parenting Guidelines and Complaint (Paternity Actions)
• UJS 183 Notice and Admission of Service of Summons and Complaints

South Dakota Parenting Course 

• UJS 364 – Affidavit on Court-Approved Parenting Course
• Parenting Coordinators and Classes

Child Support

• UJS 089 Instructions for Child Support Order Filing Data Form
• Child Support Obligation Calculator 

Settling a Child Custody Action 

• UJS 185 Stipulation, Custody, Parenting Time and Support Agreement (Paternity Action)

Finalizing a Stipulated Child Custody Action 

• UJS 186 Order (Paternity Action)
• UJS 187 Notice of Entry of Order (Paternity Action)

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.