{"data":{"id":"us-sd/sdcl-25-4a-21","jurisdiction":"us-sd","citation":"SDCL § 25-4A-21","heading":"Joint physical custody--Consideration upon application--Findings.","body":"In any custody dispute between parents, upon application of either parent, the court shall consider granting joint physical custody of a minor child.\nThe court shall consider the factors set forth in § 25-4A-24, and shall make written findings of fact and conclusions of law regarding the best interests of the minor child, unless waived by both parties.","path":["TITLE 25. DOMESTIC RELATIONS","CHAPTER 25-4A. CUSTODY AND VISITATION RIGHTS"],"source_url":"https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes/25-4A-21","current_through":"2026-08-31","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-09-03T15:18:56Z","sha256":"d9f7be62fdc9a23af4b9b3186fabe48f438823e427e8b8775eaa186aa23be44e","source_id":"us-sd","stale":true,"prev":"us-sd/sdcl-25-4a-20","next":"us-sd/sdcl-25-4a-22"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}