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If you live outside our service area, need assistance finding an attorney, or have other general questions, we've provided a series of listings and links to point you in the right direction.

Other resources in our service area

Bankruptcy

https://www.sdlawhelp.org/node/51/bankruptcy Information on filing for bankruptcy.

COVID-19 Assistance

https://www.helplinecenter.org/when-disaster-strikes/ List of many resources for economic, mental health and other assistance relating to COVID-19.

https://www.helplinecenter.org/2-1-1-community-resources/one-sioux-falls-fund/ Mortgage assistance for those affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.

https://www.sdimmigrantfund.org/english Application and information on emergency relief fund for immigrants in South Dakota affected financially by COVID-19.

https://artssouthdakota.org/south-dakota-artist-emergency-relief-fund/ Emergency relief fund for South Dakota artists who have been financially impacted by COVID-19.

https://ccfesd.org/covid-19-relief-fund/ Emergency relief fund through the Catholic Community Foundation for Eastern South Dakota.

Disability

https://www.drsdlaw.org/ Information on disability rights in South Dakota.

Economic Assistance

https://dss.sd.gov/economicassistance/snap/ Information from DSS on SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) information.

Family Law

https://www.sdlawhelp.org/topics/9/family-law Information on a variety of family law topics.

Adoption

https://www.lsssd.org/what-we-do/family-services/adoption-services/ Information on the adoption process from Lutheran Social Services.

Adult Protective Services

https://dhs.sd.gov/ltss/adultprotective.aspx Information from DHS on adult protection services, including abuse and neglect.

Child Protection

https://dss.sd.gov/childprotection/ Information from DSS on child protection services

Child Support

https://dss.sd.gov/childsupport/ Information from DSS on child support

Divorce

https://ujslawhelp.sd.gov/divorce.aspx Information and forms on filing for divorce.

Guardianship

https://dhs.sd.gov/guardianship/default.aspx Information from DHS on adult guardianships.

Protection Orders

https://ujslawhelp.sd.gov/protectionorders.aspx Information and forms for filing a protection order.

http://www.statebarofsouthdakota.com/p/cm/ld/fid=27 General information on protection orders from the State Bar of South Dakota.

Housing

https://consumer.sd.gov/fastfacts/landlordtenant.aspx Fast Facts sheet from South Dakota Consumer Protection website with general information on topics such as rental agreements, security deposits, and eviction.

https://consumer.sd.gov/docs/LLTenGuide_2015-5.5x8.5_online2.pdf – Landlord/Tenant Booklet from South Dakota Consumer Protection website.

http://www.siouxfallshousing.org/ Sioux Falls Housing and Redevelopment Commission website with information on housing programs and other housing information.

https://www.sdlawhelp.org/topics/4/housing Information on foreclosures, Landlord-Tenant law, and more.

https://www.hud.gov/states/south_dakota/renting/tenantrights Housing and Urban Development website with information on South Dakota Tenant rights, laws, and protections.

https://www.helplinecenter.org/2-1-1-community-resources/one-sioux-falls-fund/ Mortgage assistance for those affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Medicaid

https://consumer.sd.gov/fastfacts/medicaid.aspx Fast Facts sheet from South Dakota Consumer Protection website with general information on Medicaid including fraud and elder abuse.

Natural Disaster Relief

https://dps.sd.gov/emergency-services/emergency-management/recovery/individual-assistance Information and application for financial assistance after a natural disaster.

Representing Yourself in Court

https://ujslawhelp.sd.gov/represent.aspx Information on when and how you can represent yourself in court.

https://ujs.sd.gov/uploads/pubs/UJS%20300%20-%20A%20Guide%20for%20Representing%20Yourself.pdf Guide on how to represent yourself in court.

https://ujslawhelp.sd.gov/guideserve.aspx Forms for self-representation including divorce, name change, protection order, Guardian/Conservator, expungement, order to show cause, and modification of child support.

https://ujslawhelp.sd.gov/prepare.aspx Information to know before attending court.

https://ujslawhelp.sd.gov/mediation.aspx Information on mediation, an alternative solution to bringing a claim to court.

https://www.sdlawhelp.org/topics/53/court-self-help More information on representing yourself in court.

Small Claims

https://consumer.sd.gov/docs/small_claims_brochure.pdf Brochure from South Dakota Consumer Protection website with information on how to start or defend a small claims case.

https://ujs.sd.gov/Small_Claims/Default.aspx Information and forms on filing a small claims case.

https://ujslawhelp.sd.gov/smallclaims.aspx Information and forms on filing a small claims case.

Social Security

https://consumer.sd.gov/fastfacts/socialsecurity.aspx Fast Facts sheet from South Dakota Consumer Protection website with general information on social security.

https://www.sdlawhelp.org/topics/21/health Information on Social Security Disability.

Unemployment

https://dlr.sd.gov/ra/default.aspx Information on reemployment assistance.

https://www.benefits.gov/benefit/1810 Information on South Dakota unemployment insurance.

Veterans

https://vetaffairs.sd.gov/benefits/State/intro%20to%20state%20benefits.aspx South Dakota Department of Veterans Affairs website with information on State and Federal veteran benefits.

Victims of Crime

https://chssd.org/childrensinn/  Free services for women, children and men who are victims of family violence, elder abuse, child abuse, neglect or sexual assault.

https://thecompasscenter.org/ Crisis intervention, advocacy, counseling, and prevention education service to those impacted by domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking.

https://dps.sd.gov/victims-services The Victims’ Assistance Program provides resources to victims of sexual assault, domestic violence, stalking, and other violent crimes.

https://sdnafvsa.com/home/ South Dakota Network Against Family Violence and Sexual Assault website.

Wills

https://consumer.sd.gov/fastfacts/wills.aspx - Fast Facts sheet from South Dakota Consumer Protection website with general information on wills, trusts, and guardianships and conservatorships.

https://www.sdlawhelp.org/topics/32/estate-planning Information on wills, trusts, and power of attorney.

General resources

  • Department of Social Services Strengthening and supporting individuals and families by promoting cost effective and comprehensive services in connection with our partners that foster independent and healthy families.
  • Department of Human Services Opportunities to enable older South Dakotans and adults who are disabled to live independent, meaningful, and dignified lives.
  • Children's Inn Free services for women, children and men who are victims of family violence, elder abuse, child abuse, neglect or sexual assault.
  • The Compass Center Crisis intervention, advocacy, counseling, and prevention education service to those impacted by domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking.

State Resources