Laws
State Laws
South Carolina Custody and Visitation Law
Courts typically will not consider a parent’s sexual orientation in custody and visitation determinations unless it is shown to adversely affect or harm the child(ren). There have been no cases dealing with transgender parents or same-sex co-parents.
South Carolina Donor Insemination Law
There is no provision on donor insemination in South Carolina state law.
South Carolina School Laws
South Carolina law does not explicitly address school issues relating to sexual orientation or gender identity.
South Carolina Surrogacy Law
There are no provisions in South Carolina law regarding surrogacy, but the limited case law indicates an acceptance of surrogacy contracts. The issue of surrogacy agreements involving lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender (LGBT) individuals has not yet been considered by the courts.
South Dakota Adoption Law
South Dakota Custody and Visitation Law
Courts typically will not consider a parent’s sexual orientation in custody and visitation determinations unless it is shown to adversely affect or harm the child(ren). There have been no cases dealing with transgender parents or same-sex co-parents.
South Dakota Donor Insemination Law
There is no provision on donor insemination in South Dakota state law.
South Dakota Surrogacy Law
It is unclear how South Dakota law would treat a surrogacy agreement that includes lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender (LGBT) individuals because there are no statutory provisions or published cases dealing with the issue of surrogacy.
Tennessee Adoption Law
Tennessee Custody and Visitation Law
Tennessee courts typically will not consider a parent’s sexual orientation in custody and visitation determinations unless it is shown to adversely affect or harm the children. There are no reported or published opinions dealing with transgender parents. Tennessee courts have not granted custody or visitation rights to the non-biological parent of a child.