We’ve all seen television shows and heard of people that have been arrested for a crime that they didn’t really commit. Even if you didn’t commit the crime, you still have to remember that anything you say can be used against you in a court of law, and you have the right to an attorney. […]

Following the landmark decision of Obergefell et al. v. Hodges, many Americans were for the first time free to marry the person of their choice. Of course, like any marriage, LGBTQ marriages are not always forever. But when a same-sex (or “nontraditional”) married couple must divorce, there are often complications that South Carolina judges may […]

Over the past decade, college campuses around the country have been cracking down on hazing, with colleges frequently suspending fraternities and sororities. Of the 47 Greek organizations on the University of South Carolina’s campus (28 fraternities and 19 sororities), The State reports that 10 of them had college hazing violations in the 2017-18 school year. […]

The cliché about sexual harassment is that it involves cat calls or the boss coming into your office with an overt offer of promotion in exchange for sex. While this definitely happens, more often sexual harassment is insidious and hidden. It occurs in private, between two people, without witnesses. Wrongdoers choose to act in the […]

Alimony: No longer the big tax write off In a move that’s supposed to create $6.9 billion dollars in revenue for the federal government, the tax burden for those paying alimony has now shifted in favor of those receiving payments — not paying them. The new “divorce penalty” for alimony tax will go into effect […]

Smart and savvy couples who are forward thinking often look at divorce as a major financial decision. They carefully assess the impact of their decision on children, family, and finances. Divorcing couples are wise to also consider the timing of a divorce. At Lauren Taylor Law, we help people make informed decisions and prepare for […]

When a parent or close family member is arrested and must spend time in jail, it can be devastating to the family. Often, however, the children are hurt the most. Younger children may simply not understand why the parent or loved one is not able to see them or not coming home at night. Teens […]

For people who have been accused of a crime, it can be incredibly confusing and bewildering. This is especially true for first-time offenders who may not fully understand the gravity and consequences just yet. For people who have already spent time in jail, it can be less terrifying, but the process is no less troubling. […]

If you’re facing a divorce in South Carolina, you already have a lot on your mind. You’re probably worried about income, seeing your kids, and what will happen to savings or debts once you’re divorced. Beyond the legal and financial concerns of a divorce, there are the human challenges, like the emotional turmoil, grief, and […]

When someone gets probation in South Carolina, it can feel like you’ve received a “get out of jail” ticket. Sadly, probation can be complicated, and a lot of people never make it to the end of their sentence without violating probation. A single violation can be enough to void your probation and place you in […]