According to South Carolina laws, you and the other parent should consider the following factors when making decisions regarding the development of your parenting plan:
1. The best interests of the child.
2. The child's preferences, based upon the child's age, experience, maturity, judgment, and ability to express a preference.
3. The parent's preferences.
4. Evidence of domestic violence.
5. Religious faith of the child and parents.
6. The willingness for the parents to cooperate with one another.
7. The developmental needs of the child.
8. The willingness for each parent to promote or encourage a relationship with the other parent.
The South Carolina courts realize you and the other parent know your own situation better than anyone else, which is why this is your opportunity to create a parenting plan that will maintain a family structure that is in the best interests of your child(ren).