South Carolina 2025-2026 Regular Session Status: In Committee

H 3607 — Alimony

Last action — Referred to Committee on Judiciary

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This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced December 12, 2024. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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Summary

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 20-3-130, RELATING TO ALIMONY, SO AS TO DEFINE "SUPPORTED SPOUSE."

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What changed in the latest version

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Plain-language change summary

The latest version of Bill H 3607 includes a new definition for "supported spouse," clarifying who qualifies for alimony after separation or divorce. This change specifies that a "supported spouse" is someone who cannot meet their financial needs due to a low income. This definition is significant because it helps ensure that those who require financial support during a separation or after a divorce can receive the necessary assistance, promoting fairness in alimony decisions.

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12, 2024) - South Carolina Legislature Online South Carolina General Assembly126th Session, 2025-2026Bill 3607Indicates Matter StrickenIndicates New Matter(Text matches printed bills.
Document has been reformatted to meet World Wide Web specifications.)                 A bill   TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 20-3-130, RELATING TO ALIMONY, SO AS TO DEFINE "SUPPORTED SPOUSE."   Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina:
  SECTION 1.  Section 20-3-130(A) of the S.C.
Code is amended to read:
      (A) In proceedings for divorce from the bonds of matrimony, and in actions for separate maintenance and support, the court may grant alimony or separate maintenance and support in such amounts and for such term as the court considers appropriate as from the circumstances of the parties and the nature of case may be just, pendente lite, and permanently.
No alimony may be awarded a spouse who commits adultery before the earliest of these two events:
(1) the formal signing of a written property or marital settlement agreement or (2) entry of a permanent order of separate maintenance and support or of a permanent order approving a property or marital settlement agreement between the parties.
For purposes of this section, "supported spouse" means the party who receives financial support from their spouse or former spouse after a separation or divorce based on the fact that the party's income capacity is below the income threshold necessary to pay bills, support any children, or support themselves.
  SECTION 2.  This act takes effect upon approval by the Governor.
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The bill amends the definition of 'supported spouse' in South Carolina alimony law.

  • Section 20-3-130

    "supported spouse" means the party who receives financial support from their spouse or former spouse after a separation or divorce based on the fact that the party's income capacity is below the income threshold necessary to pay bills, support any children, or support themselves.

    This change defines who qualifies as a supported spouse in alimony cases.

Action History

  1. Referred to Committee on Judiciary

  2. Introduced and read first time

  3. Referred to Committee on Judiciary

  4. Prefiled

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What does H 3607 do?
A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 20-3-130, RELATING TO ALIMONY, SO AS TO DEFINE "SUPPORTED SPOUSE."
Who sponsors H 3607?
H 3607 is sponsored by Representative Gil Gatch.
What is the current status of H 3607?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced December 12, 2024. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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