S.D. Codified Laws § 25-4-5
Current with legislation signed by the governor on or before 3/6/2024
Willful desertion is the voluntary separation of one of the married parties from the other with intent to desert.
The special conditions or circumstances set forth in §§ 25-4-8 to 25-4-14, inclusive, shall also apply in establishing desertion under the provisions of this title.
SDCL 25-4-5