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Modification & Enforcement in South Carolina

After the final order: changing custody, visitation or support when circumstances substantially change — and what to do when the other side will not follow the order.

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Article New How Do I Change Custody or Child Support After the Final Order? A final order is final — until someone proves a substantial change in circumstances. Here is what that phrase actually means, what tends to qualify, and how... Article New My Ex Isn't Following Our Court Order or Agreement. What Can I Do? A family court order is enforceable — but only through the court, only if the violation was willful, and only if the order was actually entered. Here is how... Video How Alimony is Calculated & Alimony Modifications in South Carolina Columbia, SC Divorce Attorney Nick Mermiges explains how entitlement to alimony is treated by South Carolina divorce courts, the different types of alimony, the most...

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How can we enforce an alcohol restriction? You can require the use of monitoring technology such as Soberlink or BACtrack (breathalyzers with facial recognition) before and during parenting time.... Custody & Visitation FAQs Can I move out of state with the children? Standard orders usually require notice (often 90 days) before moving more than a certain distance (e.g., 15 miles). Many orders also require the other... Custody & Visitation FAQs How does a PCS order affect custody? A Permanent Change of Station (PCS) order that requires a service member to relocate can trigger a custody modification. South Carolina courts evaluate... Military Divorce FAQs

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