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 recourse for individuals who experience or witness such cruelty within their family dynamics.

The specific legal language being amended is found in Section 20-3-10(3), where the current text will be updated to reflect the inclusion of physical cruelty towards a minor child alongside physical cruelty directed at the petitioning party. The bill will take effect upon approval by the Governor, enhancing the legal framework surrounding divorce proceedings in cases involving the welfare of children.

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