Family Law | Query Sautter & Associates, LLC https://www.querysautterlaw.com FindLaw IM Template Wed, 19 Jul 2023 21:02:00 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.2.2 https://www.querysautterlaw.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/1502611/2022/01/cropped-Query-site-icon-32x32.png Family Law | Query Sautter & Associates, LLC https://www.querysautterlaw.com 32 32 Tips for back-to-school co-parenting https://www.querysautterlaw.com/blog/2023/07/tips-for-back-to-school-co-parenting/ Wed, 19 Jul 2023 21:02:00 +0000 https://www.querysautterlaw.com/?p=46988 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 should be considered. Establish routines that will work throughout the year Children work well with routines, and establishing them…

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]]> Best ways to have a child-centered divorce https://www.querysautterlaw.com/blog/2023/06/best-ways-to-have-a-child-centered-divorce/ Tue, 13 Jun 2023 05:11:36 +0000 https://www.querysautterlaw.com/?p=46982 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 The purpose of a child-centered divorce is to protect kids from as much unpleasantness…

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]]> Remaining child-focused during divorce https://www.querysautterlaw.com/blog/2023/06/remaining-child-focused-during-divorce/ Thu, 08 Jun 2023 02:49:27 +0000 https://www.querysautterlaw.com/?p=46978 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 contentious. There are some steps you can take to remain focused on your children…

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]]> Special needs children and the divorce process https://www.querysautterlaw.com/blog/2023/03/special-needs-children-and-the-divorce-process/ Fri, 24 Mar 2023 23:23:48 +0000 https://www.querysautterlaw.com/?p=46960 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 when a child with special needs is involved. Ensuring the best possible care for the child…

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]]> How to raise an older child after a divorce https://www.querysautterlaw.com/blog/2023/03/how-to-raise-an-older-child-after-a-divorce/ Mon, 13 Mar 2023 13:42:37 +0000 https://www.querysautterlaw.com/?p=46959 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 prone to rebelling or acting out in response to a dramatic change in their own lives. Teens…

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]]> Financial challenges involved with a gray divorce https://www.querysautterlaw.com/blog/2023/02/financial-challenges-involved-with-a-gray-divorce/ Wed, 08 Feb 2023 19:19:05 +0000 https://www.querysautterlaw.com/?p=46953 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 of assets can be more complex. Divorcing close to retirement age can also mean that the…

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]]> When should you request a child support modification? https://www.querysautterlaw.com/blog/2023/01/when-should-you-request-a-child-support-modification/ Thu, 12 Jan 2023 03:19:33 +0000 https://www.querysautterlaw.com/?p=46950 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 has suddenly had a change in income, it’s a legitimate reason to request child support modifications.…

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]]> Nesting is catching on as a custody alternative https://www.querysautterlaw.com/blog/2022/12/nesting-is-catching-on-as-a-custody-alternative/ Tue, 27 Dec 2022 17:37:34 +0000 https://www.querysautterlaw.com/?p=46949 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 parents to move on with their lives in South Carolina. What is nesting? Nesting is a custody arrangement where the children live…

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]]> Post-divorce tax considerations https://www.querysautterlaw.com/blog/2022/11/post-divorce-tax-considerations/ Thu, 03 Nov 2022 02:06:23 +0000 https://www.querysautterlaw.com/?p=46880 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 your filing status If you are no longer with your spouse, you will have two…

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]]> The importance of an effective parenting plan https://www.querysautterlaw.com/blog/2022/08/the-importance-of-an-effective-parenting-plan/ Mon, 22 Aug 2022 22:31:25 +0000 https://www.querysautterlaw.com/?p=46864 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. Courts would historically issue complete custody and control to the mother in most situations, but the contemporary…

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