A bill

 

TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 20-3-130, RELATING TO ALIMONY, SO AS TO ESTABLISH PARAMETERS AS TO WHAT CONSTITUTES REASONABLY ANTICIPATED EARNINGS FOR MARRIAGES OF A CERTAIN DURATION.

 

Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina:

 

SECTION 1.  Section 20-3-130(C)(6) of the S.C. Code is amended to read:

 

    (6) the current and reasonably anticipated earnings of both spouses; provided, however, that for a marriage lasting ten years or less, reasonably anticipated earnings must be based on what each spouse could have earned without taking into consideration opportunities missed to be a spouse or parent;

 

SECTION 2.  This act takes effect upon approval by the Governor.

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