SOUTH DAKOTA SUPPORT GUIDELINE
South Dakota child support calculator & worksheet
South Dakota child support uses state-specific income definitions and guideline rules. A base child support worksheet is available with the scope and exclusions listed below. Use this guide to check income requirements, sources, and limits before completing your worksheet.
Current module status
| State | South Dakota |
|---|---|
| Status | Active base worksheet module |
| Guideline model | income shares monthly table |
| Primary income field | Combined monthly net income |
What the worksheet asks for
The calculator workflow starts with the selected state, then walks through both parties’ income, assets, debts, and state-specific particulars. Countable income streams feed each party’s formula income; balances and non-automated adjustments are disclosed separately. Common categories include wages, bonuses, dividends and interest, business or company income, self-employment adjustments, existing support obligations, debts assigned by order, health insurance, child care, tuition, extraordinary expenses, and parenting time.
Sources and limits
- Uses South Dakota Codified Law § 25-7-6.2 support obligation schedule.
- Except as revised or deviated under Chapter 25-7, the combined monthly net incomes of both parents determine the obligation, divided proportionately by net income.
- The emboldened low-income self-support reserve comparison, child care, health care, split custody, shared-parenting cross-credit and income above $30,000 require separate worksheet handling.
Official South Dakota source used for review
Run the calculator
Open the free support calculator, select South Dakota, complete the state worksheet, and print or export the output for review.
Frequently asked questions
Is this the official South Dakota court calculator?
No. It is an independent educational estimate. Courts can order a different amount when the evidence, local rules, or statutory deviation factors justify it.
Can I use the output in court?
The worksheet output is designed to be clear and printable, but each litigant is responsible for checking local filing rules and attaching any required official court forms.