Child Support Guidelines in South Dakota
The model, the factors, and the official table for South Dakota.
Reference only — no accounts, no personal data collected.South Dakota sets child support through statewide guidelines. This page explains the calculation model South Dakota uses, the factors that go into it, and where to find the official support schedule.
The Model Used in South Dakota
South Dakota uses a Percentage of Income model. Support is a fixed percentage of the non-custodial parent's income, scaled by the number of children, rather than pooling both parents' incomes.
Factors South Dakota Considers
- The non-custodial parent's net (or gross) income
- The number of children covered
- A fixed percentage per child set by statute
- Health insurance and medical costs added on top in most states
- Sometimes a parenting-time adjustment for very high overnights
Base Obligation Table
The dollar amounts come from the South Dakota Child Support Schedule, published by the South Dakota Child Support. The schedule turns the inputs above into a monthly obligation. See the official schedule on the agency site: https://dss.sd.gov/childsupport/.
South Dakota uses a percentage-of-income model scaled by the number of children.
Frequently Asked Questions
What model does South Dakota use for child support?
South Dakota uses the Percentage of Income model. See "The Model Used in South Dakota" above for how it works.
Does parenting time affect support in South Dakota?
In South Dakota, parenting time is usually not the main driver under the percentage model, though a court may adjust for very high overnights in some cases.
Where do I find the official South Dakota support table?
The official schedule is published by the South Dakota Child Support. A link is in the "Base Obligation Table" section above.
Is this the final amount I will pay or receive?
Not necessarily. Courts can deviate for extraordinary medical needs, private school, or travel costs. Use the official schedule or a family-law attorney for a case-specific number.