Legal Question in Family Law in South Carolina

Re: support and insurance

Unless the prior child support order says differently, the child support will end when the child turns 18. College support is treated and analyzed differently, and the child is typically the one to pursue such an action.

As for health insurance, either parent may provide health insurance while the child is in college, so long as his/her plan allows him/her to do so. If a college support action is filed, the Court will decide which parent is to be required to provide that insurance.

These are complex issues, and it is important that they be handled correctly. Therefore, it is important that you consult an experienced family law attorney to find out what options are available to you based on the facts of your particular case.

If you need more information, you can visit my family law blog (www.SCFamilyLaw.com) or our website (www.StevensFirm.com). I wish you the best of luck.

Ben Stevens