What is the effect of divorce on the legitimacy of the children born out of wed lock in South Carolina?
Full Question:
My husband, my son and I live in South Carolina. My wife and I have filed for a divorce. We would like to know if upon divorce, our child will be considered illegitimate?
01/17/2017 |
Category: Divorce |
State: South Carolina |
#30399
Answer:
This is provided in S. C. Code Ann. §20-3-200. It reads:
“No judgment of divorce from the bonds of matrimony shall render illegitimate the children begotten of the marriage.”
Therefore, your child will not be considered illegitimate.
