ARSD 67:12:05:22 – Alimony and child support paid by member of assistance unit considered exempt income.

The actual amount of alimony or child support, if any, payable on a recurring monthly basis by a member of the assistance unit under court or administrative order to maintain, in whole or in part, children or a former spouse in another household, is considered an allowable deduction for the purposes of determining available income.

Source: SL 1975, ch 16, § 1; 7 SDR 23, effective September 18, 1980; 7 SDR 66, 7 SDR 89, effective July 1, 1981; 13 SDR 193, effective June 22, 1987 ; 52 SDR 55, effective December 2, 2025 .

General Authority: SDCL 28- 6-1 .

Law Implemented: SDCL 28- 6-1 .

Prior versions effective: 1987-06-22.