Legal Question in Family Law in South Carolina

custody & child support

I live in South Carolina, My 17 year old daughter knew when she turned 17 she can leave home but by SC law she can return if she chooses and I have to let her back in until she is 18. I have sole custody of her. Her father agreed to that when I divorced him back in 2000. My daughter has been rebelling since 13 and purposely went to her dad's in NC because he would allow her to pretty much do what she wants. My question is since she can change her mind when she pleases until she is 18, can he refuse child support and change an existing court order (because she is staying there. He is definetly doing it for financial gain I have two children with him. He is trying to go back to the original court order (SC) by dropping my daughters portion and taking another 150.00 off of my son's saying that is what I would have to pay him if and when it was modified. I think he is looking for an opportunity to save 550.00 per month. He makes 3600.00 per month. I am a single parent struggling with three kids making less than 700.00 per month. He is trying to make a verbal agreement then sign it with me to avoid court costs and I see no benefit for my daughter as he does not address any issues or concerns for my daughter's welfare. Is this legit?

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