South Dakota § 25-5-13 - Residence of child--Right to change--Procedure.
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§ 25-5-13. Residence of child--Right to change--Procedure.
A parent entitled to the custody of a child has the right to change the child's residence, subject to the power of the circuit court to restrain a removal that would prejudice the rights or welfare of the child. A parent desiring to relocate a minor child shall follow the provisions of §§ 25-4A-17 to 25-4A-19, inclusive.
Source: SDC 1939, § 14.0306; SL 2020, ch 106, § 2.
Source: official South Dakota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 25-5-13 ("Residence of child--Right to change--Procedure.") is part of the South Dakota Codified Laws, the codified statutory law of South Dakota. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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