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South Dakota · Through 2026-08-31 · Newer source version available

SDCL § 25-6-16: Change of name by adopted child--Relationship with adoptive parent.

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  1. TITLE 25. DOMESTIC RELATIONS
  2. CHAPTER 25-6. ADOPTION OF CHILDREN

A child, when adopted, may take the family name of the person adopting. After adoption the two shall sustain towards each other the legal relation of parent and child and have all the rights and be subject to all the duties of that relation.

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