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COMMITTEE REPORT
April 13, 2005
S. 616
Introduced by Senators Knotts, Grooms, Williams, McConnell, Mescher, Matthews, Scott and Fair
S. Printed 4/13/05--S.
Read the first time March 10, 2005.
To whom was referred a Bill (S. 616) to amend the Code of Laws of South Carolina, 1976, by adding Section 20-3-155 so as to provide that for purposes of provisions of law requiring the cessation of alimony, etc., respectfully
That they have duly and carefully considered the same and recommend that the same do pass with amendment:
Amend the bill, as and if amended, page 1, by striking SECTION 1 in its entirety and inserting the following:
/ SECTION 1. Chapter 3, Title 20 of the 1976 Code is amended by adding:
"Section 20-3-155. For purposes of Section 20-3-150 and other provisions of law requiring the cessation of alimony or spousal support upon the remarriage of the supported spouse, a remarriage of the supported spouse which is later annulled by a court of competent jurisdiction shall cause the cessation of alimony or spousal support. The parties to a divorce or separation agreement may enter into a consent order to permit continued support contrary to the provisions of this section." /
Amend title to conform.
JAMES H. "JIM" RITCHIE, JR. for Committee.
TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 20-3-155 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT FOR PURPOSES OF PROVISIONS OF LAW REQUIRING THE CESSATION OF ALIMONY AND SPOUSAL SUPPORT UPON THE REMARRIAGE OF THE SUPPORTED SPOUSE, A REMARRIAGE OF THE SUPPORTED SPOUSE WHICH IS LATER ANNULLED BY A COURT OF COMPETENT JURISDICTION EITHER BEFORE OR AFTER A NINETY DAY PERIOD OF CONTINUED COHABITATION SHALL CAUSE THE CESSATION OF ALIMONY OR SPOUSAL SUPPORT.
Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina:
SECTION 1. Chapter 2, Title 20 of the 1976 Code is amended by adding:
"Section 20-3-155. For purposes of Section 20-3-150 and other provisions of law requiring the cessation of alimony or spousal support upon the remarriage of the supported spouse, a remarriage of the supported spouse which is later annulled by a court of competent jurisdiction either before or after a ninety day period of continued cohabitation shall cause the cessation of alimony or spousal support. The parties to a divorce or separation agreement may agree in writing contrary to the provisions of this section."
SECTION 2. This act takes effect upon approval by the Governor.
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