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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...

Can the Court Consider Account Assets or Other Assets in Determining Child Support?

Aug 20, 2017

The court can look at any asset which is available and which can potentially generate income for chi...

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...