South Dakota’s child support schedule, under SDCL chapter 25-7, took effect July 1, 2022 and spans 582 rows, including a built-in self-support reserve. This calculator was verified to the cent against South Dakota’s own official calculator, and it applies a shared-parenting cross-credit once a parent reaches 180 or more overnights per year.
Key facts
| Model | Income shares — SDCL ch. 25-7 (eff. 2022-07-01) |
|---|---|
| Schedule | 582-row statutory table with self-support reserve |
| Shared parenting threshold | ≥180 overnights/year — cross-credit |
| Verification | Verified to the cent against the state’s own official calculator |
Official source: https://apps.sd.gov/ss17pc02cal/Calculator.aspx
Custody arrangements covered
- Standard custody
- Shared parenting (≥180 overnights/year) — cross-credit
Frequently asked questions
What statute governs South Dakota child support?
SDCL chapter 25-7, effective July 1, 2022.
What triggers South Dakota’s shared-parenting credit?
180 or more overnights per year for a parent, which applies a cross-credit to the calculation.
How accurate is this South Dakota calculator?
It was verified to the cent against South Dakota’s own official calculator.
Does South Dakota protect a self-support floor?
Yes — the 582-row schedule includes a built-in self-support reserve.
Update history
- — South Dakota went live under SDCL ch. 25-7, with the full 582-row statutory schedule, self-support reserve, and the shared-parenting (180+ nights) cross-credit. Verified to the cent against the state's own official calculator.
This is an estimate, not a court order or legal advice.
It applies South Dakota’s published child support guidelines to numbers you enter, for informational
purposes only. A judge may deviate from the guideline amount. Using this calculator does not create an
attorney-client relationship. For advice about your situation, consult a family law attorney.