Equal Parenting Act
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
The Equal Parenting Act aims to reform South Carolina’s family court system by clarifying that equal parenting time is presumed to be in a child’s best interest. It modifies procedures for guardian ad litem appointments, requiring drug testing for potential guardians and addressing compensation. The bill also mandates that parental interference with a parent’s visitation rights can lead to modifications of custody orders, and it establishes guidelines for determining custody arrangements based on a wide range of factors, including the child’s needs and the parents’ capabilities.
Key provisions
- Requires guardian ad litem drug testing.
- Presumes equal parenting time is in a child’s best interest.
- Allows modification of custody orders for parental interference with visitation.
- Establishes guidelines for guardian ad litem compensation.
- Clarifies the court’s role in determining custody arrangements based on the child’s best interest.
- Addresses the apportionment of fees and costs in family court cases.
- Provides for expedited proceedings in cases involving low-income parents.
- Specifies factors the court must consider when determining custody and parenting time.
Who is affected
- Parents involved in family court proceedings
- Children involved in family court proceedings
- Guardian ad litems
- Family court judges
- Legal professionals involved in family law cases
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