What Is Joint Custody in South Carolina?

In South Carolina, the term “Joint custody” means both parents have equal rights and responsibilities for major decisions concerning the child, including the child’s education, medical and dental care, extracurricular activities, and religious training; however, a judge may designate one parent to have sole authority to make specific, identified decisions while both parents retain equal rights and responsibilities for all other decisions. Section 63-15-210, SC Code of Laws. Therefore, it is very important that your court order designate which parent will be responsible for the major decisions of the child in order to avoid any problems later.