S. Dakota: Bill aimed at helping fathers in custody cases moves ahead

Submitted by Matt on Tue, 2011-02-22 01:18

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'A House panel Wednesday recommended passage of a bill that would make it easier for fathers in South Dakota to earn shared custody in divorce proceedings.

The House Committee on the Judiciary approved House Bill 1255 on an 8-5 vote. The legislation now will get a hearing on the House floor.

Sen. Dan Lederman, R-Dakota Dunes, introduced the bill. If it passes, judges would be required to begin divorce proceedings with the assumption that joint custody will be awarded to parents. South Dakota law now provides for a child's primary caregiver to be awarded primary custody at the start of a divorce.
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South Dakota would be the eighth state to endorse shared parenting if the measure passes, Lederman said.'

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