South Carolina H 3605: Alimony

Bill Text

2025-2026 Bill 3605 Text of Previous Version (Dec. 12, 2024) - South Carolina Legislature Online 

South Carolina General Assembly
126th Session, 2025-2026

Bill 3605

Indicates Matter Stricken
Indicates New Matter

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A bill

TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING 
SECTION 20-3-130, RELATING TO ALIMONY, SO AS TO DEFINE "EARNING POTENTIAL."

Be it enacted by the 
General Assembly of the State of South Carolina:

SECTION 1. Section 20-3-130(C)(4) of the S.C. Code is amended to 
read:

 (4) the employment history and earning 
potential of each spouse. For purposes of this item, the 
earning potential for a salaried spouse is the salary of the spouse, and the 
earning potential for a self-employed spouse is twice the minimum wage;

SECTION 2. This act takes effect upon approval 
by the Governor.

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