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Who Pays for the Mediator? Rule 9(c), SCADR, specifies that the mediator's fees are to be divided equally between the parties to the case unless agreed or ordered otherwise.

How much time do I have to file a Motion to Reconsider? Motions to reconsider are governed by the South Carolina Rules of Civil Procedure. Rule 59 gives you ten (10) days to file the motion after you receive the written order.

In general, the family court judge does have the discretion to award retroactive child support, and, as in all family court cases, the best interest of the children is paramount.

PRACTICE COMMENT: Rule 41(a)(1)(A) may be used to dismiss fewer than all plaintiffs or defendants from an action. There is no standard form for this purpose. Plaintiffs should construct an appropriate notice or stipulation identifying the case and the party to be dismissed.

Otherwise a party may amend his pleading only by leave of court or by written consent of the adverse party; and leave shall be freely given when justice so requires. A party shall plead in response to an amended pleading within 30 days after service of the amended pleading, unless the court otherwise orders.

A defendant shall serve his answer within 30 days after the service of the complaint upon him, unless the Court directs otherwise when service of process is made pursuant to Rule 4(e), and provided further that the State of South Carolina shall answer or otherwise respond to an application for post-conviction relief ...