How much child support will be ordered?
The amount of child support will be based on the South Carolina Child Support Guidelines. The Guidelines consider the income of both parents and the number of children. Day care and health insurance costs are also considered. A copy of the Guidelines can be obtained from the Regional Child Support Offices or from the CSED by calling 1-800-768-5858. You may also download a copy of the Guidelines from our Forms and Documents page. How can the amount of child support be increased or decreased? Both the CP and the NCP have the right to request that the CSED review the child support order every three years. The review may indicate that an upward or downward modification of child support is warranted. What happens when there is a support order and the NCP pays irregularly? The NCP is responsible for the total amount of the order. If the total amount is not paid, the CSED may attempt to collect the child support in the following ways: • File contempt of court proceedings, which may result in
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