South Carolina adultery affect alimony?

Yes adultery bars alimony unless denying support would be unconscionable greater injustice than adultery itself.

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South Carolina Spousal Support Calculator

South Carolina alimony discretionary. Adultery bars alimony unless unconscionable. Property divided first. Five types recognized.

Spousal Support Calculator

Estimate potential alimony payments based on income disparity, marriage length, and other key factors. Results are estimates only and vary significantly by state.

Basic Information

Length of Marriage (Years)

Higher Earner

Annual Gross Income

Monthly: $7,917

Age

Lower Earner

Annual Gross Income

Monthly: $2,917

Age

Type of Support

Temporary

During divorce

Rehabilitative

Time-limited

Permanent

Long-term

Reimbursement

Compensation

Additional Factors

Lower Earner has primary child custody

May reduce support amount due to parenting responsibilities

Lower Earner needs education/training to become self-sufficient

May increase support to cover education costs

Lower Earner has significant health issues

May increase support amount for medical needs

Lower Earner sacrificed career to support Higher Earner's career

May increase support amount for contribution to marriage

Estimated Spousal Support

Higher Earner pays Lower Earner

$1,597

per month

Duration

5.0 years

Total Est. Payment

$95,838

Long-term Marriage - Rehabilitative Support

Time-limited support to help become self-sufficient

Income Analysis

Income Difference

$60,000/yr

46.2% disparity

Support as % of Income

20.2%

of Higher Earner's income

Post-Support Monthly Income

Higher Earner

Before Support:$7,917

Support Payment:-$1,597

After Support:$6,319

Lower Earner

Before Support:$2,917

Support Received:+$1,597

After Support:$4,514

Applied Adjustments

Increased for career sacrifice during marriage

Tax Considerations

For divorces finalized after Dec 31, 2018, alimony is no longer tax-deductible for payer or taxable income for recipient (TCJA 2017).

Critical Disclaimer: This calculator provides rough estimates for educational purposes only using simplified formulas. Actual spousal support (alimony) varies dramatically by state (South Carolina), with some states using formulas and others using factor-based approaches. Courts consider numerous factors including earning capacity, standard of living, contributions to marriage, age, health, and more. These calculations do NOT constitute legal advice. Consult with a family law attorney in South Carolina for accurate analysis of your specific situation.

South Carolina Alimony

South Carolina Code Section 20-3-130 governs. FAULT-BASED: Adultery bars alimony unless unconscionable. Five types recognized.

Five Types

Permanent periodic: Ongoing until death remarriage. Rehabilitative: Time-limited for training. Reimbursement: Contribution compensation. Lump sum: One-time cannot modify. Separate maintenance: During separation.

Fault

Adultery bars alimony unless denying support would be greater injustice than adultery itself (high bar). Desertion also considered.

Amounts

No formula. Typically 20-30 percent income gap absent fault. Charleston Columbia Greenville consistent. For 82k versus 40k expect 840-1260 monthly.

Duration

Under 5 years: rarely. 5-10 years: 2-4 years. 10-20 years: 5-10 years. 20 plus: may be permanent periodic.

Tax

Post-2018: NOT deductible NOT taxable. South Carolina follows federal. State progressive 0-6.4 percent.

Cost

Uncontested 1500-3500. Contested 6000-18000 plus. Charleston Columbia 250-425 per hour. Divorce.com 499-1999. Filing 150-200.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Adultery affect? A: Yes bars alimony unless denying would be unconscionable greater injustice.
Q: Types? A: Five types permanent rehabilitative reimbursement lump sum separate maintenance.
Q: Formula? A: No. 20-30 percent if no fault.

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South Carolina Spousal Support Calculator

South Carolina alimony discretionary. Adultery bars alimony unless unconscionable. Property divided first. Five types recognized.

Spousal Support Calculator

Estimate potential alimony payments based on income disparity, marriage length, and other key factors. Results are estimates only and vary significantly by state.

Basic Information

Length of Marriage (Years)

Higher Earner

Annual Gross Income

Monthly: $7,917

Age

Lower Earner

Annual Gross Income

Monthly: $2,917

Age

Type of Support

Temporary

During divorce

Rehabilitative

Time-limited

Permanent

Long-term

Reimbursement

Compensation

Additional Factors

Lower Earner has primary child custody

May reduce support amount due to parenting responsibilities

Lower Earner needs education/training to become self-sufficient

May increase support to cover education costs

Lower Earner has significant health issues

May increase support amount for medical needs

Lower Earner sacrificed career to support Higher Earner's career

May increase support amount for contribution to marriage

Estimated Spousal Support

Higher Earner pays Lower Earner

$1,597

per month

Duration

5.0 years

Total Est. Payment

$95,838

Long-term Marriage - Rehabilitative Support

Time-limited support to help become self-sufficient