South Carolina § 63-15-640 Contents of petition.

South Carolina Statutes

§ 63-15-640 — Contents of petition.

South Carolina § 63-15-640

Title 63SOUTH CAROLINA CHILDREN'S CODE

Ch. 15CHILD CUSTODY AND VISITATION

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S.C. Code Ann. § 63-15-640 (2026).

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A petition under this article must be verified or supported by a sworn affidavit and include a copy of any existing child-custody determination, if available. The petition must specify the risk factors for abduction, including the relevant factors described in Section 63-15-650. Subject to Section 63-15-346(E), if reasonably ascertainable, the petition must contain:

(1)the name, date of birth, and gender of the child;

(2)the customary address and current physical location of the child;

(3)the identity, customary address, and current physical location of the respondent;

(4)a statement of whether a prior action to prevent abduction or domestic violence has been filed by a party or other individual or entity having custody of the child, and the date, location, and disposition of the actio

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A petition under this article must be verified or supported by a sworn affidavit and include a copy of any existing child-custody determination, if available. The petition must specify the risk factors for abduction, including the relevant factors described in Section 63-15-650. Subject to Section 63-15-346(E), if reasonably ascertainable, the petition must contain: (1) the name, date of birth, and gender of the child; (2) the customary address and current physical location of the child; (3) the identity, customary address, and current physical location of the respondent; (4) a statement of whether a prior action to prevent abduction or domestic violence has been filed by a party or other individual or entity having custody of the child, and the date, location, and disposition of the action; (5) a statement of whether a party to the proceeding has been arrested for a crime related to domestic violence, stalking, or child abuse or neglect, and the date, location, and disposition of the case; and (6) any other information required to be submitted to the court for a child-custody determination under Section 63-15-346.