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This bill amends South Dakota law to remove provisions related to a "shared parenting child support cross credit," which was a mechanism to adjust child support payments when parents shared custody and the child spent a significant amount of time with each parent. Specifically, the bill repeals Section 25-7-6.27, which detailed how this cross credit was calculated and considered. It also makes conforming changes to Section 25-7-6.14, which allows for a reduction in child support when a child resides with the obligor (the parent ordered to pay support) for at least six nights a month, by removing a reference to the now-repealed cross credit. Additionally, Section 25-7-6.28, which defines what constitutes a "night" for parenting time purposes, is also amended to remove a reference to the repealed section. The core effect of this bill is to eliminate the specific calculation and consideration of a shared parenting child support cross credit, simplifying child support calculations in shared parenting situations by removing this particular adjustment.

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https://sdlegislature.gov/#/Session/Bill/26303