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SC H3078

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/14/2025

Primary Sponsor

Gil Gatch

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Origin

House of Representatives

126th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends South Carolina Code Section 20-3-130 regarding alimony awards in divorce and separate maintenance proceedings
  • Current law bars alimony to any spouse who commits adultery before signing a settlement agreement or entry of a permanent court order
  • Creates an exception allowing a spouse who filed for divorce or sought separate maintenance based on adultery grounds to still receive alimony even if they subsequently commit adultery before the settlement/order deadline
  • Changes the word "earliest" to "earlier" when referring to the two triggering events (settlement agreement signing or permanent order entry)
  • Takes effect upon Governor's approval

Legislative Description

Alimony

Last Action

Referred to Committee on Judiciary

1/14/2025

Committee Referrals

Judiciary12/5/2024

Full Bill Text

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