Bill > H3087

This bill amends the South Carolina Code of Laws by expanding the grounds for divorce to explicitly include physical cruelty toward a minor child of the petitioning party. Currently, the existing law allows for divorce on grounds of physical cruelty, but this amendment clarifies that physical cruelty directed at a minor child of the person seeking the divorce can also be considered a valid reason for seeking a divorce. The change provides an additional legal pathway for a spouse to seek divorce if their child has been subjected to physical abuse, potentially offering more protection for families experiencing domestic violence. The bill would take effect immediately upon receiving gubernatorial approval, allowing courts to consider physical cruelty toward a minor child as a legitimate ground for dissolving a marriage.

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https://www.scstatehouse.gov/billsearch.php?billnumbers=3087&session=126&summary=B