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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...

Can I Sue My Spouse’s Boyfriend or Girlfriend?

Jun 15, 2017

Unfortunately, spouses sometimes cheat on each other. When this happens, the cheated upon spouse com...

Who Has to Pay if My Neighbor’s Tree Falls on My House?

Oct 03, 2016

Who is Responsible When a Neighbor's Tree Falls in Your Yard Trees are great to have in your yard. ...

Family Court Mediation in South Carolina

Sep 28, 2016

What is mediation and why is it important? Mediation is required in family court in South Carolina. ...