Taylor v. Taylor, 439 S.C. 272
Apr 12, 2023OUTCOME: Favorable Court of Appeals ruling that reversed the Family Court. This case ensures that more children will qualify for an Order of Protection after being abused.
The Family Court denied a child an Order of Protection after she was abused by her stepfather. The Court denied the Order of Protection based on a strict interpretation of the meaning of "minor househ ... old member." The case was appealed, and the Court of Appeals reversed the Family Court and gave a broader definition of who qualifies as a minor household member.
