South Dakota Complaint with Minor Children is a legal document filed with the court when a married couple with minor children wants to dissolve their marriage. This document initiates the process of divorce in South Dakota and outlines the issues that must be resolved, such as property division, child custody, child support, spousal support, and any other matters that may arise. The Complaint with Minor Children sets the framework for the divorce proceedings and requests that the court enter an order to resolve the issues. There are two types of South Dakota Complaint with Minor Children: Joint Petition for Divorce and Complaint for Divorce. The Joint Petition for Divorce is filed when both spouses agree on all aspects of the divorce, including the division of property and custody of the minor children. The Complaint for Divorce is filed when one spouse is requesting the court to make a decision on any contested issues.