Upchurch v. Upchurch

Chief Justice TOAL:

We granted certiorari to review the court of appeals’ dismissal of Susan Upchurch’s appeal of a family court order as untimely. Upchurch v. Upchurch, 359 S.C. 254, 597 S.E.2d 819 (Ct.App.2004). We also review the family court’s award of child support and denial of attorney’s fees. We affirm in part and reverse in part.

Factual / Procedural Background

Michael E. Upchurch (“Husband”) and Susan O. Upchurch (“Wife”) were married in March of 1981. The parties had three children together. They were divorced in February of 2001.

The parties entered into a separation agreement, which…