South Carolina Alimony Estimator

How South Carolina alimony works

Purely discretionary — no formula Key factors: Length of marriage, Age and health of both spouses, Education levels and work history of each party, Grounds for the divorce, Income disparity and earning potential, Marital misconduct or fault, Standard of living during the marriage, Current and anticipated earnings, Current and anticipated expenses, Marital and nonmarital property, Custody arrangements and child support, Tax consequences, Support obligations from prior marriages, Any other relevant factors Duration: Duration depends on the type of support awarded. Permanent periodic alimony is ongoing but terminates upon death of either spouse, remarriage of recipient, or cohabitation for 90+ days. Rehabilitative alimony is temporary to help a spouse become self-supporting. Lump-sum is paid in one sum or limited installments. Temporary alimony is short-term while divorce is pending. Length of marriage significantly influences duration.