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Q: My ex-wife took child support out on me 13 years ago in the state of South Carolina she has lived in North Carolina for

10 years does she have to move it

Michael Christopher Miller
Michael Christopher Miller
answered on Dec 8, 2017

Not necessarily.

A state that issues a child support order retains exclusive jurisdiction regarding that order so long as a parent or child lives in the state, i.e., no other state can modify the order.

When both parents and all the children leave the issuing state, the state next...
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1 Answer | Asked in Child Support, Civil Litigation and Divorce for South Carolina on
Q: Will a judge order joint custody with no exchange of money in a self lititgated divorce? All issues are agreed upon

According to the online calculator, it looks as if no money would exchange hands anyway but I wanted to be sure since we are both representing ourselves. We are able to co-parent successfully and have maintained a joint custody arrangement since our separation three years ago. We would like to be... View More

Marjorie Simmons
Marjorie Simmons
answered on Aug 25, 2016

Maybe. The legal standard is what's in the best interest of the child. You can call the SC Bar and ask for a referral to an attorney in your county, then call them. If they agree to a short and free consultation, you can pose the question and perhaps get more information.

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law and Child Support for South Carolina on
Q: I'm the CP. NCP owes over 5000 in CS. It was over 10000, but she deliberately went back & forth to my home state & hers

Claiming pymts tht were not made, eventually confusing both CS offices in both states until my case was closed due to "non-cooperation". Im from SC and she lives in TX. Every time the bal. gets over 5000 she starts the manipulation scheme. In the end, the credit is given (w/o my consent)... View More

Robin R McLean
Robin R McLean
answered on Jul 3, 2011

Is the Court Order which set child support issued from a South Carolina court? If so, and you and the child are still in S.C., then the court retains jurisdiction. You should file a Rule to Show Cause against her (don't wait for the clerk of Court to do it), and part of the relief you request... View More

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