How support is calculated, modified, and enforced — from guidelines to college expenses.
Child support disability South Carolina: SSDI dependent benefits credit against your obligation under Justice v. Scruggs, plus indefinite support for disabled children.
Lost your job in South Carolina? Child support modification requires a 15-20% income change and immediate filing—no retroactive relief under § 63-17-310.
Do you pay child support with 50/50 custody in South Carolina? Yes—the higher earner usually pays. Worksheet C, the 1.5 multiplier, and 109-overnight rule explained.
Back child support in South Carolina has no statute of limitations and no interest. Arrears trigger license suspension at $500, liens, and contempt up to $1,500.
South Carolina child support orders require health insurance coverage when available at reasonable cost. $250/child/year threshold for medical expense sharing.
South Carolina courts can order college support under the Risinger 4-part test. Learn the factors, how to request it, and typical cost allocations in 2026.
SC enforces unpaid child support with wage garnishment, license suspension at $500 arrears, jail up to 1 year, and 11.5% interest. No statute of limitations.
Learn how to modify child support in South Carolina with $150 filing fee, 20% income change threshold, and step-by-step process. Updated for 2026 guidelines.
South Carolina child support ranges from $100-$7,290/month. Use the 2024 updated guidelines covering incomes to $40,000/month with the Income Shares Model.
South Carolina parents owing $2,500+ in child support face passport denial or revocation. Learn the federal threshold, DSS enforcement, and how to restore travel rights.
South Carolina alimony uses 13 judicial factors while child support follows Income Shares formula. Learn key differences, calculations, and how courts decide.
South Carolina child support covers extracurricular activities at custodial parent's discretion. Courts may order cost-sharing under SC Code §63-17-470. $150 filing fee.
Learn how to pay child support in South Carolina through the State Disbursement Unit. ExpertPay fees are 2.95% (max $60). Way2Go card available for recipients.
Child support is not taxable income in South Carolina or federally. Payers cannot deduct it. Full 2026 tax rules, IRS citations, and filing guidance.
Child support in South Carolina ends at age 18 or high school graduation (up to age 19). Learn exceptions for disability, college support, and how to file for termination.
Use the child support calculator South Carolina provides under 2024 updated guidelines. Combined income cap now $40,000/month with support up 25%+ from 2014 levels.