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South Dakota Family Law Guide for Intended Parents

South Dakota Family Law Guide for Intended Parents

Surrogate Mother

South Dakota’s family law system offers a pathway for intended parents to build their families through adoption and assisted reproduction. However, the state does not have clear statutory laws covering surrogacy or modern parentage arrangements, which can create legal uncertainty. Intended parents should work with an experienced attorney to navigate these complexities.

Topics covered:

  1. Introduction
  2. Marriage and Relationship Recognition
  3. Adoption Laws
    • Who Can Adopt
    • Joint and Second-Parent Adoptions
    • Foster Care Adoption Process
    • Interstate Adoption (ICPC)
  4. Assisted Reproduction and Surrogacy
    • Legal Status of Surrogacy
    • Surrogacy Contracts and Enforceability
    • Pre-Birth and Post-Birth Orders
    • Egg, Sperm, and Embryo Donation Laws
    • Parental Establishment for Intended Parents
  5. Birth Certificates
  6. Custody and Parentage Laws
  7. Medical Decision-Making & Healthcare Rights
  8. Social Security and Federal Documentation
  9. Insurance & Financial Planning
  10. Parental Leave Laws
  11. Non-Discrimination Protections
  12. School Enrollment & Parental Rights
  13. Legal Documents All Parents Should Consider
  14. Resources and Legal Support
  15. Community Support for Intended Parents
  16. Disclaimer

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