Parents must provide medical support for their children, and, in most cases, the family court will order one or both parents to maintain health insurance for the children after a divorce. But who pays? Below, we will discuss how the court determines who pays for the...
Child Custody
Will My Child Have to Testify in My Custody Case in SC?
“Will my child have to testify” is a common concern that parents ask us when they have decided to seek a divorce or when there is a custody dispute. In some cases, parents want their child to testify because it could sway the judge in their favor or because it...
Vacations and Child Custody in SC
Can you take vacations with your child if you are divorced and there is a child custody order in place? The short answer is yes you can, but you should make sure that 1) the custody order provides for vacation time, 2) you have permission if you are going to leave the...
How do You File for Custody in SC?
How do you file for custody of a child in SC? The procedure for filing for custody in SC depends on the circumstances – in this article, we will look at the different ways that you can file for custody in SC, including: When the parents are married, When the parents...
What if You Need to File for Divorce but Your Spouse Lives in Another State?
What if your spouse lives in another state and you need to file for divorce – do you have to file in the state where your spouse lives or can you file your divorce action in South Carolina? If you do not meet the residency requirements for a SC divorce or if you file...
When do You Need a Divorce Lawyer in SC?
When do you need a divorce lawyer in SC? Your divorce lawyer can help you to get a divorce from your spouse, whether it is contested or uncontested, and part of that process includes protecting your rights – for example, alimony, child support, child custody,...
Child Custody and Relocation: Can You Move with Your Children if You Have Custody?
Can you move with your children if you have custody? Do you need the court’s permission? Do you need the noncustodial parent’s permission? The answer depends on where you plan on moving – if you plan on moving with your children but you will remain in SC, the...
How Does a Court Determine the Best Interest of a Child?
The best interest of the child is the court’s primary consideration when deciding child custody disputes, but how does the court decide a child’s best interest?
Singh v. Singh: No Binding Arbitration in Matters Involving Children
Singh v. Singh: The SC Supreme Court held that parties cannot avoid judicial review of issues involving children by submitting their issues to binding arbitration. Property and alimony issues can be decided in arbitration, but never issues involving children.
What is the “Standard” SC Child Visitation Schedule?
What is the standard visitation schedule in SC? The family court may approve increased visitation when the noncustodial parent can show that they have been involved in child’s day-to-day life and it is in the child’s best interests.
