Divorce Resources for Butte County
South Dakota
Divorce law information and resources for Butte County — serving 10,369 residents.
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- Filing fee (South Dakota)
- $50
- Waiting period
- 60 days
- Grounds
- No-fault and fault-based
- Property division
- Equitable distribution
- Population
- 10,369
Filing rules and fees are set by South Dakota law and apply throughout Butte County. Verify current amounts with the court. See the full South Dakota divorce guide.
South Dakota Divorce Laws
Learn about grounds, residency requirements, property division, and more.
View full South Dakota divorce guideButte County Divorce FAQs
Is there a waiting period for divorce in South Dakota?
South Dakota has a 60 days waiting period. This applies to divorce filings throughout the state, including Butte County, and the total time to finalize depends on the court's caseload and the case itself.
How much does it cost to file for divorce in Butte County?
The court filing fee for a divorce in South Dakota is $50. Fee waivers may be available for filers who cannot afford the fee — ask the court clerk about the waiver process. Beyond the filing fee, the median total cost of an uncontested divorce in South Dakota is about $2,200 (2022 data).
Does South Dakota allow no-fault divorce?
Yes. South Dakota allows no-fault divorce, and fault-based grounds are also available in some cases. Most divorces proceed on no-fault grounds.
How is property divided in a South Dakota divorce?
South Dakota uses equitable distribution: marital property is divided based on what the court finds fair in the circumstances of each case, which is not always an equal split.
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