Custody presumption
Best Interests of the Child Standard
S.C. Code § 63-15-230
Custody & parenting time in South Carolina
Best-interest standard; joint or sole custody as appropriate.
Read the general guide: Custody: Legal & PhysicalEstablishing paternity in South Carolina
Paternity by acknowledgment or court action.
Read the general guide: Establishing PaternityChild support in South Carolina
Income Shares guidelines.
Read the general guide: Child Support & Imputed IncomeRelocation & move-away in South Carolina
Relocation reviewed under Latimer best-interest analysis.
Read the general guide: Relocation & Jurisdiction (UCCJEA)Protective orders & false allegations in South Carolina
Orders of Protection available.
Read the general guide: Protective & Restraining OrdersSouth Carolina fathers' rights FAQ
South Carolina follows the "Best Interests of the Child Standard" approach. Best-interest standard; joint or sole custody as appropriate.
General educational summary of South Carolina law, not legal advice. Statutes and local rules change—verify with the official court source and a licensed South Carolina family-law attorney before acting.