Divorce

The judge can require the spouse paying alimony to “post a bond,” which means the spouse has to turn in money or the title to property with the court for safe-keeping. The reason for the bond is to make sure there is money available to the spouse receiving alimony in case the paying spouse fails to make payments in the future.¹

The judge may also require the spouse paying alimony to keep a life insurance policy in place to assure support of the other spouse beyond the death of the paying spouse.¹

In terms of how the alimony is actually paid out, the judge may order it to be paid directly to the spouse getting alimony, or that payments are made through Family Court, with the paying spouse to pay any fees required by Family Court. Alternatively, the court may require the spouse paying alimony to pay off debts for the person getting alimony instead of, or in addition to, paying alimony directly to the person.²

¹ S.C. Code § 20-3-130(D)
² S.C. Code § 20-3-130(E)