This bill introduces a new provision allowing courts in South Dakota to order family therapy or reunification therapy during custody or visitation disputes between parents. The purpose of this therapy is to assist the parties in developing, modifying, or implementing a custody or visitation plan. Additionally, the bill stipulates that the costs associated with any ordered therapy will be shared between the parties involved in the dispute.

Furthermore, the bill establishes a rebuttable presumption against ordering therapy in cases where one party has been a victim of domestic abuse, as defined in existing law, perpetrated by the other party, or if a child involved in the dispute has been a victim of domestic abuse by one of the parties. This provision aims to prioritize the safety and best interests of the child in custody and visitation matters.