INSTRUCTIONS: SOUTH CAROLINA AFFIDAVIT AND ORDER FOR ACTIVATION OF SUPPORT (Form SCCA 450)

In South Carolina child support cases in which court ordered support has ceased, you may file an affidavit requesting that payments resume when the parent in question is located. This article discusses form SCCA 450, which is filed in such cases. The document is available on the website of the South Carolina courts system.

South Carolina Affidavit And Order For Activation Of Support SCCA 450 Step 1: Enter the county of the court you are appearing in and the number of the circuit court.

South Carolina Affidavit And Order For Activation Of Support SCCA 450 Step 2: This form must be completed before a notary public or clerk of court. Do not begin completing this form until you are in the presence of this licensed official.

South Carolina Affidavit And Order For Activation Of Support SCCA 450 Step 3: Enter your name above "Plaintiff" and that of your spouse above "Defendant."

South Carolina Affidavit And Order For Activation Of Support SCCA 450 Step 4: Enter your name in the blank where indicated.

South Carolina Affidavit And Order For Activation Of Support SCCA 450 Step 5: Give the date on which you filed an affidavit concerning inactivation of support prepared.

South Carolina Affidavit And Order For Activation Of Support SCCA 450 Step 6: Give the date on which an order concerning the inactivation of support was given by the court.

South Carolina Affidavit And Order For Activation Of Support SCCA 450 Step 7: Give the address of the party in question who has now been located.

South Carolina Affidavit And Order For Activation Of Support SCCA 450 Step 8: Sign the form where indicated.

South Carolina Affidavit And Order For Activation Of Support SCCA 450 Step 9: The affidavit will then go to a judge, who can sign an order compelling the reinstatement of support payments.