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Child Support
Brochure 3780 - Child Support and You
(Separate Website)
PDF document (may load slowly).
By: SC Department of Social Services
Child Support and Alimony from Military Personnel and Department of Defense Employees
(Separate Website)
Federal law authorizes the pay of active, reserve, and retired members of the military and the pay of civilian employees of the Federal government to be garnished (or attached) for the payment of child and/or spousal support. Go to this web page to find information about the process and location for getting a garnishment or wage attachment against any member of the military or any civilian employee of the Department of Defense (DOD).
By: Defense Finance and Accounting Service
Child Support Brochure
(Separate Website)
PDF document (may load slowly).
Common Questions about Alimony and Child Support from Military Personnel and Defense Employees
(Separate Website)
This web page contains answers to common questions about collecting child support and alimony from military personnel and employees of the Department of Defense.
By: Defense Finance and Accounting Service
Six Frequently Asked Child Support Questions
(Separate Website)
Divorced or never-married fathers are often court ordered to pay child support. Some orders result from a private family court order or through the South Carolina Department of Social Services (DSS). Whether a private or DSS child support order, most orders are paid through the clerk of court so that payments are monitored and enforced. The child support and legal system can often be confusing and daunting leaving fathers with many questions that if unanswered can dramatically impact their lives. The following answers address frequently asked questions. PDF document (may load slowly).
By: South Carolina Center for Fathers and Families
Support of Minor Children after Divorce or Separation
(Separate Website)
Lawline FAQ: In South Carolina, both parents have a legally enforceable obligation to support their minor children - that is, those under 18 years of age. When the marriage is dissolved or when a separation takes place, the parents may agree on a reasonable amount of support to be contributed by either, or both parents. If they cannot agree, a judge will set an amount.
By: South Carolina Bar Association
Child Abuse and Neglect Handbook
(Separate Website)
Guide to what parents should know if they are investigated for child abuse or child neglect. PDF document (may load slowly).
By: South Carolina Appleseed Legal Justice Center
How Do I Report Suspected Child Abuse?
(Separate Website)
By: Prevent Child Abuse South Carolina
What Are the Signals of Child Abuse?
(Separate Website)
Checklist of potential signals that a child is being abused.
By: Prevent Child Abuse South Carolina
What Is Child Abuse?
(Separate Website)
Descriptive discussion of different actions classified as child abuse.
By: Prevent Child Abuse South Carolina
Booklet 2712 - For Your Child's Sake...Establish Legal Fatherhood
(Separate Website)
PDF document (may load slowly).
By: SC Department of Social Services
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Brochure 3001 SPA - Nuestros Niños, Nuestro Futuro
(Separate Website)
PDF document (may load slowly).
By: SC Department of Social Services
Children and the Law
(Separate Website)
No relationship is more important than the one between a parent and a child. Many laws affect this relationship, including laws about the duties of parents to their children, how fatherhood is proven, and many more. PDF document (may load slowly).
By: South Carolina Bar Association
Children's Law: List of Online Publications
(Separate Website)
Long list of online resources offered by various organizations for topics within Children's Law, directed at the layperson as well as attorneys and judicial officials. Most resources are in PDF format and may load slowly.
By: USC Children's Law Office
Children's Law: List of Written Resources
(Separate Website)
South Carolina residents may order publications on line (excluding manuals). Out of state practitioners may call 803.777.1646 for price information. A link to the online order form appears at the end of the resource list.
By: USC Children's Law Office
Custody of Minor Children Resulting from Divorce or Separation
(Separate Website)
Lawline FAQ: When divorcing or separating parents cannot agree on which parent should have custody of their children, the Family Court must decide. Neither parent automatically has a superior legal right to custody. One parent does not have to show the other unfit in order to obtain custody. The Court will consider the children's best interests in deciding custody and the judge will consider several factors including: the children's relationship with each other and with their parents; the children's adjustment to home, school, and community; the mental and physical health of all children and their parents; and, in certain circumstances, the wishes of the child or children.
By: South Carolina Bar Association
Divorce and the Law
(Separate Website)
Brochure discussing grounds for divorce, family courts, separation, agreements, equitable division, custody and visitation, support, and more. PDF document (may load slowly).
By: South Carolina Bar Association
Legal Separation
(Separate Website)
Lawline FAQ: In South Carolina we do not have legal separations. We have orders of separate maintenance and support. This is an order which sets forth a formal arrangement made in a judgment issued by a judge. The judgment rules under which a husband and wife legally live apart and details the responsibilities of each. A husband and wife may choose to live apart without such a formal arrangement, but they are not legally living apart.
By: South Carolina Bar Association
Marriage and Divorce Brochure
(Separate Website)
PDF document (may load slowly).
By: South Carolina Appleseed Legal Justice Center
Parenting Resources for the 21st Century
(Separate Website)
A resource that links parents and other adults responsible for the care of a child with information on issues covering the full spectrum of parenting. This site strives to help families meet the formidable challenges of raising a child today by addressing topics that include youth violence, child care, home schooling, and safety info for kids.
By: FirstGov
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