Domestic Violence & Protective Orders South Dakota
Defending Against False Domestic Abuse Protection Orders in South Dakota
Protection orders are essential tools for victims of actual domestic violence. However, they are sometimes weaponized in South Dakota courts. A spouse going through a bitter divorc...
Breaking a Lease Early Due to Domestic Violence in South Dakota
Fleeing domestic abuse is one of the most dangerous and stressful experiences a person can face. The fear of financial ruin-such as being sued for breaking a lease or having your c...
Enforcing Tribal Court Protective Orders in South Dakota State Jurisdictions
Driving across the boundary line from the Pine Ridge or Rosebud Indian Reservation into Rapid City, Winner, or Sioux Falls often raises urgent safety concerns for domestic violence...
How a Domestic Abuse Protection Order Affects Gun Ownership and Concealed Carry in South Dakota
In South Dakota, a Domestic Abuse Protection Order (often called a restraining order) is designed to keep alleged victims safe. However, the issuance of this order has profound and...
Can You Be Fired for Having a Protection Order Against You in South Dakota?
Being served with a Petition and Affidavit for a Protection Order by a county sheriff's deputy at your home or workplace in Sioux Falls, Rapid City, or Aberdeen immediately puts mo...
Consequences of Violating a Protective Order in South Dakota: Accidental vs Intentional Contact
Walking into a neighborhood grocery store in Sioux Falls, scrolling past an ex-partner's profile on Instagram in Rapid City, or answering a late-night text message from the petitio...