The bill H. 3087 proposes an amendment to the South Carolina Code of Laws, specifically Section 20-3-10, which outlines the grounds for divorce. The amendment seeks to include "physical cruelty toward a minor child of the petitioning party" as an additional ground for divorce. This change aims to provide legal recognition and protection for situations where a minor child is subjected to physical cruelty by the other parent.

The specific legal language being amended is found in Section 20-3-10(3), where the current text will be modified to encompass both physical cruelty toward the petitioning party and physical cruelty toward their minor child. This bill will take effect upon approval by the Governor, enhancing the legal framework surrounding divorce proceedings in cases involving child welfare.

Statutes affected:
12/05/2024: 20-3-10
Latest Version: 20-3-10