Jurisdiction issues take priority.
S.C. Code Ann. § 63-15-312
in effectIf a question of existence or exercise of jurisdiction under this article is raised in a child custody proceeding, the question, upon request of a party, must be given priority on the calendar and handled expeditiously.
Source: Open US Law by Vaquill AI (CC BY 4.0)URL: https://www.scstatehouse.gov/code/t63c015.phpFetched: 10/17/2026
