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What is a Temporary Hearing in Family Court? Family Court Temporary Hearings, which are governed by Rule 21 of the South Carolina Rules of Family Court, are used to get provisional rulings on the issues during a pending Family Court case. They typically take place just a few weeks after an action in Family Court […]

Alimony Factors in South Carolina Per South Carolina Code Section 20-3-130 (C), the Court will consider the following factors when making an award of Spousal Support or Alimony: (1) the duration of the marriage together with the ages of the parties at the time of the marriage and at the time of the divorce or […]

Reconciliation During a Divorce in SC At times people decide to attempt a reconciliation during a divorce proceeding.  Overall, it is the legislature’s intent to encourage attempts at reconciliation, but it is important to be mindful of the implications. Per South Carolina Code Section 20-3-90, the Court cannot issue a Final Decree of Divorce if […]

Below, find listed the factors a Judge considers when determining child custody.  There are numerous factors based upon the Best Interests of the Child, which is governed by SC Code 63-15-240 (B). This list includes the following: (1) the temperament and developmental needs of the child; (2) the capacity and the disposition of the parents […]