H3605

Alimony

Introduced·1/14/25
Introduced Text

Amends South Carolina alimony law to define "earning potential" for spouses.

The bill amends South Carolina's alimony law by defining "earning potential" for spouses. For salaried spouses, earning potential is their salary. For self-employed spouses, it is twice the minimum wage. This change affects how alimony is calculated in divorce proceedings.

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Where it stands

Current
Judiciary Committee
Next
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 12, 2024

House

Prefiled