A South Carolina Support Order is a court order issued by the Family Court of South Carolina requiring one parent to provide financial support to their child. The order typically includes the amount of child support payments that must be paid each month and the payment terms. There are two types of South Carolina Support Orders: temporary and permanent. Temporary orders are issued during the course of a divorce or legal separation to provide financial support for the child until a final agreement is reached. Permanent orders are issued after a final agreement is reached and are usually based on the South Carolina Child Support Guidelines. These orders typically remain in effect until the child turns 18 or graduates from high school.