While an action for divorce is pending, the court may in its discretion require one spouse to pay as alimony any money necessary to support the other spouse or the children of the parties, or to prosecute or defend the action.

Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 25-4-38

  • Children: includes children by birth and by adoption. See South Dakota Codified Laws 2-14-2
  • Prosecute: To charge someone with a crime. A prosecutor tries a criminal case on behalf of the government.

Source: SDC 1939, § 14.0725; SL 1979, ch 165, § 1.