Abandonment and nonsupport of spouse or children as prima facie evidence of intent.

1. Law
2. South Dakota Codified Laws
3. Domestic Relations
4. Support Obligations
5. Abandonment and nonsupport of spouse or children as prima facie evidence of intent.

25-7-23. Abandonment and nonsupport of spouse or children as prima facie evidence of intent.

Proof of the abandonment and nonsupport of a spouse, or of the omission to furnish necessary food, clothing, shelter, or of medical attendance for a child or children is prima facie evidence that such abandonment and nonsupport or omission to furnish necessary food, clothing, shelter, or medical attendance is intentional.

Source: SDC 1939, §13.3207 as enacted by SL 1963, ch 56, §1; SL 1984, ch 12, §51.

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