§ 63-15-10 “Tender Years Doctrine” abolished
§ 63-15-20 Religious faith
§ 63-15-30 Child’s preference
§ 63-15-40 Consideration of domestic violence
§ 63-15-50 Domestic violence and visitation; payment for treatment
§ 63-15-60 De facto custodian

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Terms Used In South Carolina Code > Title 63 > Chapter 15 > Article 1 - General Provisions

  • Child: means a person under the age of eighteen. See South Carolina Code 63-1-40
  • Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
  • Judge: means the judge of the family court. See South Carolina Code 63-1-40
  • Parent: means biological parent, adoptive parents, step-parent, or person with legal custody. See South Carolina Code 63-1-40