South Carolina Child Support
SOUTH CAROLINA CHILD SUPPORT LAWS & REGULATIONS UPDATE 2023
A DECADE OF CHANGE: AN OVERVIEW OF SOUTH CAROLINA'S CHILD SUPPORT LAWS AND REGULATIONS TIMELINE (2013-2023)
South Carolina's child support laws have seen significant updates over the last decade to ensure the well-being of children while considering parents' circumstances.
2013: Child Support Guidelines Update
- Regular updates of child support guidelines to reflect economic realities.
2014: Efficient Payment Disbursement
- Implementation of efficient methods for disbursement of child support payments.
2015: Holistic Child Well-being Focus
- Emphasis on the overall well-being of the child in child support considerations.
2016: Strengthening Enforcement Measures
- Introduction of robust enforcement measures for consistent child support payments.
2017: Income Verification Enhancements
- Introduction of improved income verification methods for accurate calculations.
2018: Simplified Modification Procedures
- Simplification of child support modification procedures for parents' convenience.
2019: Responsive to Changing Dynamics
- Consideration of changing family dynamics in child support calculations.
2020: Online Resources Accessibility
- Provision of online resources for parents to manage child support cases.
2021: Ongoing Guidelines Review
- Continuous review and updates of child support guidelines.
2022: Shared Parenting Support
- Promotion of shared parenting arrangements for fair support calculations.
South Carolina's child support regulations reflect its dedication to children's well-being and parents' responsibilities, ensuring equitable and consistent support calculations.
Child support enforcement in South Carolina falls under the Child Support Enforcement Division.
The fee for this service is $25 but free for families on public assistance.
The $25 fee is only accrued when $500 or more is recovered for the custodial parent.
The CSED can help to establish paternity, locate out of state non-custodial parents, and order hearings to determine child support payments. Some custody payments may be used to repay public benefits granted to the custodial parent.