Criminal Defense, Family & Divorce Law, Personal Injury Attorney in Greenville, SC
Domestic violence is all too prevalent in today’s society, and its victims often need immediate help to stay safe. A Protection From Abuse order is a legal remedy that can provide relief by prohibiting the offender from abusing, stalking, harassing or threatening the victim. It’s possible to get a PFA order issued quickly in an […]
When two parties are involved in a legal matter such as a divorce, personal injury claim or business dispute, they may prefer to resolve the issue without going to court. A process known as alternative dispute resolution (ADR) can offer an alternative to pursuing time-consuming and costly litigation. In South Carolina, all civil cases must […]
How is Parental Alienation Defined in South Carolina? Parental alienation refers to the loss or damage of a relationship between a parent and child. This alienation could occur for numerous reasons, such as a parent’s drug use, abuse, divorce, or manipulation by another parent. Regardless of the cause, parental alienation implies a serious strain on, […]
What is Child Neglect in South Carolina? Although child neglect may seem simple, South Carolina law often extends child neglect and abuse beyond commonly used definitions. South Carolina law defines child abuse or neglect as when the child’s guardian: Causes physical or mental injury, including by corporal punishment that is excessive Committing or allowing someone […]
What’s the Difference Between a No-Fault & Fault Divorce? Under South Carolina Family law, you can file for a no-fault divorce or a fault divorce. A no-fault divorce comes as a result of either a lack of fault of either party or equal fault of both parties. This divorce does not require any proof or […]
Same-Sex Adoption Considerations in Charleston, SC South Carolina law does not prohibit the adoption of children by same-sex couples. However, the law does still require that a judge determine whether or not the adoption placement is in the best interests of the child. This can create some problems for same-sex couples who encounter a conservative […]
If your child has found themselves in trouble with South Carolina’s juvenile court it can be scary for both your child and for you as their parents. Knowing what to expect after your child is charged and what rights they have are particularly important. A juvenile criminal defense lawyer will be able to advise you […]
South Carolina laws contain a very specific charge called domestic violence. There are three different degrees of the charge, and each has their own elements and possible penalties. An experienced South Carolina domestic violence attorney can help you understand what your charges mean and what the possible penalties are if you are facing this type […]
Shoplifting in any state may be considered a serious crime, but in South Carolina, it is a crime that comes with some serious penalties, including possible jail time and hefty fines. In addition to any criminal charges that a shoplifter may be faced with, the merchant where the products were shoplifted from may also be […]
Voting Is Now Open for Best Family Lawyer CLICK HERE TO VOTE FOR LAUREN TAYLOR LAW FOR BEST FAMILY LAWYER! It’s that time of year again, time to vote for Charleston’s Best Family Lawyer. Every year, Charleston City Paper gives our town the opportunity to nominate some of our favorites. We take great pride in […]
