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Retirement is often referred to as “financial suicide,” forcing you to divide marital assets, even if your spouse did not contribute equally to your finances. Many people are not told that their retirement funds are subject to division during divorce, including pension and 401(K)s. If you are getting a divorce,…
The most important thing in the world to you is being a part of your child’s life. The moment that you realize you may not be able to see your child daily, you may feel panicked. If you are seeking visitation or other legal rights, you may be wondering what…
There is more than one way to end a marriage. Generally, a married couple must seek a divorce to end the legally binding marriage contract between them. There are, however, instances when a marriage can be annulled, which – for legal purposes – means it never happened in the first…
If you are facing a divorce in South Carolina, property division is a major consideration, and how debt is treated in the equation is another concern. The equitable – or fair – division of property in a South Carolina divorce is always based on the unique circumstances involved, and having…
You drop your kids off at your soon-to-be ex-spouse’s house, not knowing what they have in store for this weekend. Your spouse parks them in front of the television, choosing to play bass guitar over spending time with them. On Saturday morning, your spouse forces the kids to get up…
In cases in which parents cannot come to an agreement on a visitation schedule, it is left to a judge’s discretion. When a visitation schedule is issued by the court, parents are legally obligated to follow it. Many people may not be aware that a child cannot refuse visitation until…
If you are contemplating divorce, you may be thinking of moving out of your primary residence. While getting a divorce can be an emotional time for anyone, if you decide to leave prematurely, it may create more issues than it resolves. In this blog, our South Carolina divorce attorneys discuss…
Child support doesn’t automatically increase or decrease in the State of South Carolina. Instead, a modification that’s based on a substantial change, such as a significant pay raise, must be sought. Because the income of the parent who pays child support is a key component of every child support order,…
If you’re facing a divorce, you and your divorcing spouse are going through an especially difficult time, but the consequences of your divorce can reverberate throughout your extended family. While children can take the matter of divorce especially hard, it doesn’t stop there. Your parents – your children’s grandparents on…
When a case that involves child custody, such as divorce, legal separation, or paternity proceedings, concludes, a child support order will always be involved. Child support amounts are dependent on specific factors that courts determine by using a guideline calculator. These days, using mediation or other alternative dispute resolution options…
As chidlren get ready to return to school, co-parents in South Carolina have additional matters they should settle to ensure that their children’s school year starts and continues on a successful path. Routines, finances and even communication are all factors that...
Divorce can take its toll on every member of a South Carolina family. Children of all ages can struggle the most while their parents go through the process. Having a child-centered divorce can help ease the situation for everyone. Don’t fight in front of your child...
One of the most common fears among South Carolina parents who go through a divorce involves how their children will handle the sudden change in their lives. While divorce has the potential to bring out the worst in people, it doesn’t have to turn into something...
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....