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Dividing Goodwill of a Business in South Carolina

Sep 02, 2017

Can the Family Court in South Carolina divide the Goodwill of a Business? In the case of Moore v. ...

I Am Self-Employed How Is My Income Looked at in Determining Child Support in South Carolina Family Court?

Aug 20, 2017

If you are self-employed, “gross income” is defined as “gross receipts minus ordinary and nece...

How Are Housing Allotments or Military Allotments Treated in Determining Child Support in South Carolina?

Aug 20, 2017

Individuals not receiving housing allotments should be imputed with the BAH-II amount for dependents...

Is My New Spouse’s Income Included in Determining Child Support in South Carolina Family Court?

Aug 20, 2017

Income derived from other household members is not included in the determination of child support....

Is Supplemental Social Security Income Considered in Determining Child Support?

Aug 20, 2017

No. Supplemental Social Security income received by a parent is not counted as income in determining...

Does the Family Court in South Carolina Use a Person’s Net or Gross Income in Determining Child Support?

Aug 20, 2017

The court uses gross income in determining child support. However, the court should consider whether...

What Are Some Reasons for Deviating From the South Carolina Child Support Guidelines?

Aug 20, 2017

The child support guidelines do not take into account the economic impact of the following factors w...

What Is Not Considered “Gross Income” When Calculating Child Support in South Carolina?

Aug 20, 2017

In determining child support “gross income” does not include: Benefits received from Means-...

When Does the Family Court Not Follow the South Carolina Child Support Guidelines?

Aug 20, 2017

A family court judge can deviate from the South Carolina Child Support Guidelines; however, if the j...