Family Law

Divorce is never an easy process. It is a very emotional time for all family members, and things can quickly become complicated. Many issues must be addressed in a South Carolina divorce, including child custody and parenting plans. This can become a complex issue...

In South Carolina, parents are generally allowed to have relationships with their children even after a divorce. However, raising a child after ending your marriage may present many challenges, and they may be exacerbated by the fact that older children may be more...

South Carolina couples who decide to divorce after reaching the age of 50 face unique issues that younger divorcing couples might not have to deal with. When a couple has been married for years and has accumulated substantial assets during their marriage, the division...

After South Carolina parents get a divorce, the court issues a child support order. While both are expected to abide by that, circumstances might change. These are reasons why you should request modifications to your child support order. Change of income If one parent...

For parents that don't want to go through the traditional custody process, there is an alternative solution: nesting. Nesting is becoming increasingly popular in divorce cases to preserve family unity and maintain stability for children while allowing divorcing...

After a divorce, South Carolina residents will need to evaluate how they will file taxes. Their situation and whether they have children or not will affect their filing status as well as the different tax breaks and benefits they might be eligible for. Figuring out...

South Carolina judges are serious about their advocacy for young children when parents decide to divorce. Children are often caught in the middle of a separation between the parents, and judges view their welfare as the ultimate priority when issuing a final ruling....

Co-parenting with a narcissist in South Carolina can be a challenge, to say the least. If you are not prepared for it, you may find yourself struggling to make ends meet. Reasons why co-parenting with a narcissist is difficult A narcissist is someone that is...

If you are considering taking on an attorney to help you through your divorce process in South Carolina, it would be helpful and easier for you to be well prepared. Here are some documents you should gather. Documents related to your income For the family law judge to...

Older South Carolina residents going through a divorce often find a significant impact on their finances. It’s important to know why and how this happens. What can happen financially when you divorce after age 50? When older couples get a divorce, it can hurt them...