Child Support Payment Obligations

Summary

The obligated party must pay both arrears and the current child support amount in South Carolina. Child support increases are not retroactive, meaning they apply only from the date of modification. Arrears refer to unpaid child support that is past due. Payments are due on the date specified by the court order, and there is no maximum lateness for overdue payments.

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In South Carolina:
- The obligated party is required to pay both arrears and the current amount.
- Child support increases are not retroactive, only applicable from the date of modification.
If you need legal assistance, consider contacting a local family law attorney.
What does retroactive mean?
Retroactive refers to a law or rule being applied to past actions, periods, or situations. In the context of child support, if an increase is not retroactive, it means the increased amount is only applicable from the date of modification, not for past due amounts.
How late can someone be on child support?
In South Carolina, child support payments are due on the date specified by the court order. If a payment is not made by that date, it is considered late. However, the law doesn't specify a "maximum lateness," and arrears continue to accumulate until paid off.
What are arrears
Arrears refer to the money that is owed and should have been paid earlier. In the context of child support, it means the total amount of unpaid child support payments that are past due.