Free eBook on Divorce in South Carolina

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Free eBook on Divorce in South Carolina

As much as anyone can prepare for their wedding day, nothing in life prepares us for divorce.

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Child Custody and Visitation

In determining the best interests of the child, the court must consider the child's reasonable preference for custody. The court shall place weight upon the preference based upon the child's age, experience, maturity, judgment, and ability to express a preference. Check to learn more.

Child Custody Laws in South Carolina

Child custody laws in South Carolina are based on several different factors. Like many other states, South Carolina views the best interests of the child as the most important consideration. In South Carolina, the courts weigh many factors before determining which type of child custody would be most appropriate. Check to learn more.

Child Custody in South Carolina: The Best Interests of the Child

The law in South Carolina advises judges that the best interests of the child are most important, taking all relevant factors into account. Unlike many other states, South Carolina does not consider joint custody arrangements to be necessarily in a child’s best interest. Check to learn more.

South Carolina Child Custody

The court evaluates the overall family dynamics involving the parent and child relationship. The primary guideline in awarding custody is what serves for the best interests of the child, not who ought to be the custodian. The court considers the child's preference to be important. Check to learn more.