Many may think that child support only covers food, shelter, clothing, medical care and education, the basic necessities of a person. However, there is more to a child’s growth and development that goes beyond these simple aspects of life. Children’s development...
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When should you consider a child support modification?
After a divorce, the needs of the kids are met through child support. The South Carolina Department of Social Services provides residents with a calculator to help them estimate how much they may be asked to pay. The figure ordered by the court may be slightly lower...
Using South Carolina’s child support calculator
If you have a child and are going to be getting divorced, you and your spouse will need to work out how much child support is necessary in your case. The amount of child support paid should be determined by looking at a number of factors, such as who will have primary...
Holiday gifts and child support: What you need to know
Holiday lay-aways have already started, and smart parents are already putting a few dollars aside for their kids' gifts. This year, your child has already started dropping hints about something big they really want. You think you might be able to swing the price, but...
Joint financial decisions don’t end for parents when they divorce
For some couples, one of the silver linings of being divorced is not having to discuss (or argue about) money any longer. If you’re co-parenting children, however, you have some more years of joint financial decisions ahead of you. You can make things easier by...
What to know about child support modifications
Child support can often take up a significant portion of a person's paycheck and some parents may realize they cannot afford these payments. In this situation, parents can request a child support modification. People might request a child support modification for...
What income does the court consider when setting child support?
Paying child support is the obligation of the parent who has physical custody of the children the least amount of time. This money helps to pay for the needs of the children, such as housing costs and food costs. It can be difficult to pay child support and still...
How is child support calculated?
Parents have a duty to financially support their children. Child support depends on many factors within each parent’s budget. South Carolina courts consider the best interest of the child when determining support and look at what would help the child the most. To...