Smollar v. Smollar

Gregory, Justice:

This appeal contests the jurisdiction of the Richland County Family Court to hear respondent husband’s motion for change of custody, modification of visitation, reduction of child support, and elimination of alimony. We affirm the family court’s finding that it has jurisdiction.

The appellant wife previously brought a petition for divorce in Richland County, where she, respondent and the couple’s minor child were residing. The family court issued a decree granting the divorce on January 15, 1980. An agreement between the parties providing for custody, visitation, child…