Will my child be considered illegitimate after my divorce in South Carolina?

Full question:

My husband, my son and I live in South Carolina. My wife and I have filed for a divorce. We would like to know if upon divorce, our child will be considered illegitimate?

  • Category: Divorce
  • Date:
  • State: South Carolina

Answer:

In South Carolina, a divorce does not make any children born during the marriage illegitimate. According to S.C. Code Ann. § 20-3-200, no divorce judgment will change the legitimacy of children born from the marriage. Therefore, your child will not be considered illegitimate.

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