South Carolina 2025-2026 Regular Session Status: In Committee

H 3104 — Alimony

Last action — Referred to Committee on Judiciary

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This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced December 05, 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 ESTABLISH PARAMETERS AS TO WHAT CONSTITUTES REASONABLY ANTICIPATED EARNINGS FOR MARRIAGES OF A CERTAIN DURATION.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

20 added · 13 removed

Plain-language change summary

In the latest version of Bill H 3104, changes have been made to how alimony is determined, particularly in marriages lasting ten years or less. The updated text specifies that when calculating reasonably anticipated earnings, missed opportunities for work due to being a spouse or parent will not be considered. This change is significant because it aims to simplify and clarify the process for courts, potentially leading to more fair and predictable alimony outcomes for both spouses.

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06, 2024) - South Carolina Legislature Online South Carolina General Assembly126th Session, 2025-2026Bill 3104Indicates 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 ESTABLISH PARAMETERS AS TO WHAT CONSTITUTES REASONABLY ANTICIPATED EARNINGS FOR MARRIAGES OF A CERTAIN DURATION.
  Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina:
  SECTION 1.  Section 20-3-130(C)(6) of the S.C.
Code is amended to read:
      (6) the current and reasonably anticipated earnings of both spouses;
provided, however, that for a marriage lasting ten years or less, reasonably anticipated earnings must be based on what each spouse could have earned without taking into consideration opportunities missed to be a spouse or parent;
  SECTION 2.  This act takes effect upon approval by the Governor.
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Action History

  1. Referred to Committee on Judiciary

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  3. Referred to Committee on Judiciary

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Frequently asked questions

What does H 3104 do?
A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 20-3-130, RELATING TO ALIMONY, SO AS TO ESTABLISH PARAMETERS AS TO WHAT CONSTITUTES REASONABLY ANTICIPATED EARNINGS FOR MARRIAGES OF A CERTAIN DURATION.
Who sponsors H 3104?
H 3104 is sponsored by Representative Gil Gatch.
What is the current status of H 3104?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced December 05, 2024. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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