We found no South Dakota statute or rule that sets a dollar threshold for court approval of a child's injury settlement or limits a parent's release. The court can appoint a guardian and a conservator, and a child's time to sue has a special tolling rule. Enter the settlement, fee and bills to see what is left for the child and ask the court before you sign.
Enter the settlement, the fee, costs and bills, and the child's age.
We searched for a settlement rule and found none. South Dakota's guardianship and conservatorship provisions are in SDCL 29A-5-102, a minor is defined in 26-1-1, the tolling rule is 15-2-22 and the deadline 15-2-14.
See what we found and did not find about court approval, how guardians and conservators work, and what we found about attorney fees in a child's case.
A local personal injury attorney can review your claim — many offer a free consultation.
This is an estimate for general guidance only and is not legal advice. Figures are based on the cited South Dakota statutes. Confirm how these rules apply to your specific case with a licensed South Dakota attorney.