Full question:
My husband and I live in South Carolina with our daughter. We are on the verge of dissolving our marriage. I would like to know the law on care, custody and maintenance of children upon divorce.
- Category: Divorce
- Date:
- State: South Carolina
Answer:
In South Carolina, during the action for divorce, the court may at any stage from time to time after the final judgment, make orders concerning care, custody and maintenance of the children of the marriage. If required, security shall be given for the same as from the circumstances of the parties and the nature of the case and also upon the best interests of the children that may be fit equitable and just.This is provided in S. C. Code Ann. §20-3-160. It reads:
“In any action for divorce from the bonds of matrimony the court may at any stage of the cause, or from time to time after final judgment, make such orders touching the care, custody and maintenance of the children of the marriage and what, if any, security shall be given for the same as from the circumstances of the parties and the nature of the case and the best spiritual as well as other interests of the children may be fit, equitable and just.”
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