Every state has its own laws, and so does South Carolina.

In South Carolina, child custody laws, child custody, and visitation are determined based on the child’s best interests.

They consider diverse factors to determine child custody, including:

• The willingness of the child to stay with the parent.

• The willingness of the parents to become the custodian.

• Co-parents’ ability to establish a meaningful relationship with the other and the siblings.

• The physical and mental health of both the Co-parents.

• The ability of the child to adjust to the surrounding communities and school.

• Evidence of physical or sexual abuse, if any.