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DSS provides protective services for children and vulnerable adults, adoption, and foster care services. It administers federal Title IV-B Child Welfare Services and Title IV-E Foster Care and Adoption Assistance programs.

DSS provides protective services for children and vulnerable adults, adoption, and foster care services. It administers federal Title IV-B Child Welfare Services and Title IV-E Foster Care and Adoption Assistance programs.

The non-custodial parent is responsible for the total amount of the order. If the total amount is not paid, the CSSD may attempt to collect the child support in the following ways: File contempt of court proceedings, which may result in a jail sentence if the non-custodial parent is found in contempt of court.

The non-custodial parent is responsible for the total amount of the order. If the total amount is not paid, the CSSD may attempt to collect the child support in the following ways: File contempt of court proceedings, which may result in a jail sentence if the non-custodial parent is found in contempt of court.

Michael Leach is the State Director for the South Carolina Department of Social Services.

DSS State Office SNAP/TANF Client Services(800) 616-1309 - DSS Connect Call Center Apply Online for SNAP Benefits View your SNAP/TANF benefits Report A SNAP/TANF ChangeChild Support Services(800) 768-5858 - Child Support Call Center Apply for Child Support or View Case Information11 more rows

Michael Leach is the State Director for the South Carolina Department of Social Services.

You will need to show the judge why you have not made your payments as ordered. If the court finds you in contempt, you could be sentenced to up to a year in jail, up to a $1500.00 fine or both.

DSS State Office SNAP/TANF Client Services(800) 616-1309 - DSS Connect Call Center Apply Online for SNAP Benefits View your SNAP/TANF benefits Report A SNAP/TANF ChangeChild Support Services(800) 768-5858 - Child Support Call Center Apply for Child Support or View Case Information11 more rows

How Long Do I Have to Pay Child Support in South Carolina? If you're ordered to pay child support in South Carolina, then you'll have to pay this until the child turns 18 years old. However, there are some exceptions to this rule. For instance, you may still have to pay until your child graduates from high school.

Some of the penalties for nonpayment of child support include: A finding of contempt of court. Fines, jail, or both. Garnishment of wages, including unemployment and worker's compensation.

You will need to show the judge why you have not made your payments as ordered. If the court finds you in contempt, you could be sentenced to up to a year in jail, up to a $1500.00 fine or both.

Child support in South Carolina is calculated based on state guidelines. The basic support obligation is based on the total income of both parties. For example, for a couple with two children and a combined income of $5,000/month, the basic child support obligation will be $1151/month.

To report suspected child abuse or neglect, contact the SCDSS 24-hour, toll-free hotline at 1-888-CARE4US or 1-888-227-3487. This hotline is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Intake staff will assist the person making the report and assess the information provided to determine if an investigation is necessary.

DSS has 45 days to finish its investigation after DSS receives a report of abuse or neglect. If necessary, the family court may grant an additional 15 days to complete the investigation if there is a good cause to do so.

How Long Do I Have to Pay Child Support in South Carolina? If you're ordered to pay child support in South Carolina, then you'll have to pay this until the child turns 18 years old. However, there are some exceptions to this rule. For instance, you may still have to pay until your child graduates from high school.

Support generally continues until the child is 18 and has finished high school or at the end of the school year that the child turns 19. Support can continue for exceptional situations such as college or if the child is disabled. Child support does not end automatically.

Because the official charge is contempt, rather than failing to pay child support, the law in South Carolina states that you may face $1500 in fines or up to a year in jail, and sometimes both.

Some of the penalties for nonpayment of child support include: A finding of contempt of court. Fines, jail, or both. Garnishment of wages, including unemployment and worker's compensation.

Child support in South Carolina is calculated based on state guidelines. The basic support obligation is based on the total income of both parties. For example, for a couple with two children and a combined income of $5,000/month, the basic child support obligation will be $1151/month.

To report suspected child abuse or neglect, contact the SCDSS 24-hour, toll-free hotline at 1-888-CARE4US or 1-888-227-3487. This hotline is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Intake staff will assist the person making the report and assess the information provided to determine if an investigation is necessary.

DSS has 45 days to finish its investigation after DSS receives a report of abuse or neglect. If necessary, the family court may grant an additional 15 days to complete the investigation if there is a good cause to do so.

Support generally continues until the child is 18 and has finished high school or at the end of the school year that the child turns 19. Support can continue for exceptional situations such as college or if the child is disabled. Child support does not end automatically.

Because the official charge is contempt, rather than failing to pay child support, the law in South Carolina states that you may face $1500 in fines or up to a year in jail, and sometimes both.