Criminal Defense, Family
Navigating through a divorce in South Carolina is different than in other states. While many people hope to move forward with their lives and finalize their separation as quickly as possible, there is a waiting period for fault and no-fault divorces. In the case of fault-based divorces, there is a 90 day waiting period before […]
When you are going through a divorce, part of the process involves splitting up the property you and your ex-spouse owned together. Depending on the reason for your divorce and how well you and your ex get along, deciding who gets what can be a challenging process. In some instances, the court might have to step […]
Accurate, reliable news is essential to educate citizens on local, state and national decisions and policies. However, local journalism is in a crisis, as over 65 million people live in areas with access to only one newspaper. In some areas of the nation, there are no local newspapers at all. A lack of local journalism is detrimental […]
How Does Divorce Affect My Social Security Benefits in South Carolina? During divorce proceedings in South Carolina, the parties typically focus on the division of property and assets, alimony payments and child custody arrangements. One aspect they may overlook — which can have significant long-term financial implications — is how divorce impacts Social Security (SS) […]
Have you noticed a recurring sign of parental alienation? Being alienated from your child due to the actions of another parent can have a long-lasting negative impact on you, your child and your relationship. Even during or after a divorce, your former spouse should not malign your character in front of your child and should stick […]
Few events in life can be as stressful and traumatic as a divorce. Along with riding an emotional roller coaster, you face significant legal and family consequences. During a divorce, it is essential to have an experienced divorce lawyer who can help you navigate this uncertain time and achieve the outcome you deserve. To determine […]
All states have adoption laws in place to aid and protect children, birth guardians and adoptive families throughout the entire legal process. As a South Carolina adoption attorney, one part of Lauren Taylor’s job is ensuring you are knowledgeable of these laws, and that your adoption will meet all of the state of South Carolina’s […]
While many couples have strong reasons for wanting to marry, others have strong reasons for not wanting to tie the knot legally. In some cases, it may be due to biases against the institution itself or practical reasons, such as the existence of a trust fund or other benefits that they could lose unless the […]
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) enforces federal laws that protect Americans from workplace discrimination. However, those rules and their enforcement vary between states. Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) laws and regulations in South Carolina give employees access to official complaints, investigations and lawsuits. Employment discrimination is prohibited by the South Carolina Human Affairs Law. According to […]
When you and your spouse decide to end your marriage, one of you may be responsible for paying the other one alimony. Alimony is a payment one spouse makes to the other when they end their marriage. South Carolina family judges have the final say on who has to pay alimony and how much of it. […]
