South Carolina Child Custody:
South Carolina courts will do everything possible to lessen the emotional impact on children of divorcing parents. If the parents cannot agree on a plan for custody, the courts will decide what is best for the children, and will give weight to the willingness of either parent to encourage a relationship between the children and the other parent. The court will also consider the child’s religious faith, age, maturity, and any history of violence or abusive conduct by either parent.
South Carolina Child Support:
An official set of child support guidelines usually determines the amount, frequency, and types of child support. These guidelines are based on a set of formulas tied to adjusted gross income, and the court may, on a case-by-case basis, include add-ons beyond the base requirements of the guidelines. In general, each parent’s income is considered in relative proportion, and the support amounts calculated from each parent then help decide which parent must pay the other in order to maintain the correct proportion and provide for the needs of the child.
These guidelines are not always followed, but a decision to follow a different standard will require supportive evidence showing 1) all the factors that affect the parties’ financial obligations differently, and 2) how applying a standard other than the guidelines will more effectively preserve the best interests of the child.
Keep in mind that a lawyer can help you sort through your rights and responsibilities when it comes to raising your children after a divorce. A lawyer can also serve as your advocate and/or counsel when negotiating a parenting agreement. You can find a lawyer at:
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