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Introduced
01/14/2025
01/14/2025
In Committee
01/14/2025
01/14/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
126th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Adding Section 20-3-132 So As To Require The Use Of Certain Spousal Benefit Payments To Offset Alimony Owed By The Payor Spouse.
AI Summary
This bill amends South Carolina state law by adding a new provision that requires any spousal benefit payments received from a federal agency to be used to directly offset the alimony owed by the paying spouse. In practical terms, this means that if a person who is obligated to pay alimony receives spousal benefits from a federal agency (such as Social Security or veteran's benefits), those payments will be calculated into and reduce the alimony amount they are required to pay to their former spouse. The new law will take effect immediately upon receiving the Governor's approval, and it is designed to prevent duplicate payments and ensure that the total financial support to the receiving spouse is not excessive by accounting for federal spousal benefits in the alimony calculation.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
House Judiciary Domestic Relations, Business & Probate Laws Subcommittee on 3009, 3029, 3074, 3078, 3081, 3098, 3104, 3605, 3607 (10:00:00 4/29/2025 Blatt Room 516) (on 04/29/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.scstatehouse.gov/billsearch.php?billnumbers=3029&session=126&summary=B |
| BillText | https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess126_2025-2026/prever/3029_20241205.htm |
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