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SC H3114
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/14/2025
Primary Sponsor
Neal Collins
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AI Summary
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Allows corroborating evidence for divorce to be submitted by affidavit (written sworn statement) rather than in-person testimony for no-fault divorces based on one year of continuous separation under Section 20-3-10(5)
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Affidavit option applies when parties have resolved all issues, there are no contested matters beyond the divorce grounds, or the opposing party was served but failed to respond
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Affidavit must contain all facts necessary for the court to make required findings to grant the divorce
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Takes effect upon Governor's approval
Legislative Description
Divorce
Last Action
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
1/14/2025
Committee Referrals
Judiciary12/5/2024
Full Bill Text
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