FAIR FUTURES SOUTH CAROLINA: FAIRNESS FOR FAMILIES. MODERNIZATION FOR SOUTH CAROLINA

Bill H. 3098

H.3098 represents hope — and long-overdue reform.
For decades, South Carolina has been one of the only states in America where divorce can mean a lifetime financial sentence. House Bill 3098 brings fairness, balance, and common sense back to family law.

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What H.3098 Does

Ends permanent alimony as the default.
Creates fair, time-limited support that matches modern equality.
Protects retirement and financial independence for both parties.
Allows existing orders to be reviewed and modified under the new law.
Brings South Carolina in line with 49 other states that already reformed.

📜 What It Doesn’t Do

❌ It does not eliminate alimony for those who genuinely need support.
⚖️ It does not remove judicial discretion in exceptional circumstances.
❤️ It does not punish — it promotes fairness, accountability, and independence.

💡 Why It Matters

This bill is more than legislation — it’s liberation for thousands of South Carolinians trapped in an outdated system.

Permanent alimony creates dependency instead of dignity. It keeps families in conflict long after the divorce is over, and forces payors — often for decades — to remain financially tied to relationships that ended years ago.

H.3098 ends that cycle. It creates a fair, modern framework that helps both spouses move forward with dignity, equality, and peace of mind.

🤝 The Movement Behind It

Fair Futures South Carolina stands with citizens, families, and lawmakers from both parties who believe reform is long overdue. This is not a partisan issue — it’s a human one.

Across the state, men and women who never imagined themselves in this position have come together to ask for one simple thing: fairness.

Together, we’re working to ensure South Carolina no longer stands alone as the last state in the nation where permanent alimony remains the default.