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SC H3114

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/14/2025

Primary Sponsor

Neal Collins

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Origin

House of Representatives

126th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • 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)

  • 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

  • Affidavit must contain all facts necessary for the court to make required findings to grant the divorce

  • 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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