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South Dakota · Through 2026-08-31

SDCL § 25-8-3: Liability for pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum expenses.

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  1. TITLE 25. DOMESTIC RELATIONS
  2. CHAPTER 25-8. PATERNITY PROCEEDINGS

The father and mother of a child born out of wedlock are jointly and severally liable to pay the reasonable expenses related to the mother's:

(1) Pregnancy or prenatal care for the child;

(2) Labor and delivery of the child; and

(3) Postpartum recovery and any medical complications arising from pregnancy with the child.

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