H3009

Alimony

Introduced·1/14/25
Introduced Text

Alimony enforcement in South Carolina, including retroactive application and lien procedures.

This bill amends South Carolina law to allow retroactive application of alimony enforcement measures. It authorizes the Department of Social Services to enforce alimony obligations referred by family courts. The bill also establishes procedures for placing liens on property to enforce unpaid alimony obligations. These liens can be placed on both real and personal property, and they can be extended for additional six-year periods. The bill further outlines the process for intercepting tax refunds and unemployment compensation to satisfy alimony debts.

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Where it stands

Current
Judiciary Committee
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Committee decision

Sponsors

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Calendar

Apr 29, 2025

10:00 AM

House Judiciary Domestic Relations, Business & Probate Laws Subcommittee on 3009, 3029, 3074, 3078, 3081, 3098, 3104, 3605, 3607

History

Jan 14, 2025

House

Introduced and read first time

Jan 14, 2025

House

Referred to Committee on Judiciary

Dec 5, 2024

House

Prefiled