A bill

 

TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 20-3-130, RELATING TO ALIMONY, SO AS TO DEFINE "EARNING POTENTIAL."

 

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

 

SECTION 1.  Section 20-3-130(C)(4) of the S.C. Code is amended to read:

 

    (4) the employment history and earning potential of each spouse. For purposes of this item, the earning potential for a salaried spouse is the salary of the spouse, and the earning potential for a self-employed spouse is twice the minimum wage;

 

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

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