Custody and parenting time disputes--Appointment of custody evaluator

SDCL § 25-4A-33, under CUSTODY AND VISITATION RIGHTS.

SDCL § 25-4A-33

In any custody or visitation dispute between parents, the court may appoint a custody evaluator to assist the court in determining the best interests of the child. Source: SL 2026, ch 248 (Supreme Court Rule 26-07), eff. Dec. 31, 2026. Commission Note: By order dated June 3, 2026, the Supreme Court delayed the effective date of Rule 26-07 from July 1, 2026, to December 31, 2026. Effective December 31, 2026