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25-6-3. Consent of spouse required for adoption. A married man not lawfully separated from his wife cannot adopt a child without the consent of his wife, nor can a married woman, not thus separated from her husband, without his consent, provided the husband or wife not consenting is capable of giving such consent.

Source: SDC 1939, § 14.0402.

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Statutes > South-dakota > Title-25 > Chapter-06 > Statute-25-6-3

25-6-3. Consent of spouse required for adoption. A married man not lawfully separated from his wife cannot adopt a child without the consent of his wife, nor can a married woman, not thus separated from her husband, without his consent, provided the husband or wife not consenting is capable of giving such consent.

Source: SDC 1939, § 14.0402.