H4540Introduced in the House
Joint Custody
Introduced by Val Guest, District 106
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Amending Sections 63-3-530, 63-15-210, 63-15-220, And 63-15-230, Relating To Child Custody And Parenting Time, So As To Clarify That Only Sole Custody Or Joint Custody May Be Awarded By The Family Court, There Is No Presumption For Or Against Either Type Of Custody, And Every Child Custody Order Must Address Parenting Time; And For Other Purposes.
Where it stands
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
May 8, 2025
How did lawmakers vote?
No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.
Bill history
Introduced and read first time
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
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