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 court is empowered to mandate such therapy to help the parties develop, modify, or implement a custody or visitation plan. Additionally, the bill stipulates that the costs associated with any ordered therapy will be shared between the parties involved.

Furthermore, the bill establishes a rebuttable presumption against ordering family or reunification therapy if the court determines that 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 children and victims of domestic abuse in custody and visitation matters.