Alimony

This bill (H 3605) amends South Carolina's alimony law by defining "earning potential" for divorce cases. It specifies that a salaried spouse's earning potential equals their current salary, while a self-employed spouse's is set at twice the state minimum wage. The change directly affects divorcing couples in South Carolina where alimony is determined, as courts will now use these fixed calculations. The bill does not alter alimony eligibility or amounts but standardizes how courts assess each spouse's income potential. The definition applies to cases handled under Section 20-3-130 of the South Carolina Code.