{"data":{"id":"us-sd/sdcl-25-7a-57","jurisdiction":"us-sd","citation":"SDCL § 25-7A-57","heading":"Award of attorney fees and costs in child support modification hearings.","body":"In any hearing for modification of support, the referee may recommend the imposition of attorney fees and costs. If the referee determines that the filing is frivolous or vexatious, the referee may also recommend the imposition of any additional costs incurred by the innocent parent including lost wages, travel expenses, and the cost of the referee.","path":["TITLE 25. DOMESTIC RELATIONS","CHAPTER 25-7A. COLLECTION OF CHILD SUPPORT"],"source_url":"https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes/25-7A-57","current_through":"2026-08-31","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-09-03T15:18:56Z","sha256":"e7462b71d91c75db850a5f3a03f697c49d2b545c1e2d0831125a3d4713e0ef49","source_id":"us-sd","stale":true,"prev":"us-sd/sdcl-25-7a-56.11","next":"us-sd/sdcl-25-7a-58"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}