Supreme Court of South Carolina
Emily G. Stevenson, Appellant v. Jacob C. Stevenson, Jr., Respondent
June 22, 1981276 S.C. 475
Summary
The South Carolina Supreme Court affirmed the family court’s finding of a change in circumstances and modified child support, ordering $175 per month for six months then $250 per month, holding that the court properly considered the parties’ incomes under the amended support statute.
Holding
- Did the family court err by considering appellant’s income in determining whether a change in circumstances warranted a support increase?. The family court did not err; the statute requires consideration of both spouses’ incomes and the court properly applied it.
- Was there a change in circumstances that justified modifying the child support order?. Yes; the record demonstrated increased costs of maintaining the child and income disparity, warranting modification.
Docket 21498
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