Criminal Defense, Family
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. […]
Ending a marriage is difficult. You may feel frustrated, regretful and sad. Once you and your spouse decide you are done, getting your divorce taken care of quickly and with as little drama as possible is often your top priority. You should understand the steps to getting a divorce in South Carolina before you file. […]
You know you want a divorce, and you are ready to leave your marriage. Yet you worry about your child. You want them to come with you, but if you leave your husband or wife, can you take your child? The short answer is no — you can’t just take your child with you when […]
The process of divorce is stressful for anyone. But in many ways, divorce can be harder on men, who may not be accustomed to seeking emotional support. Finding outlets for their frustration and fears can prove challenging. If you are a man struggling with expressing your feelings and disappointments after a failed marriage, you should […]
During the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, couples are forced to quarantine together. Emotions and stress are already high for individuals during a pandemic — add marital issues and arguments to the equation, and COVID-19 may become a recipe for a rise in divorce rates. Although public health measures that call for quarantining are necessary during this uncertain time, […]
Across America, communities are sheltering in their homes to slow the spread of COVID-19. But for victims of domestic abuse, home can be the most dangerous place in the world right now. Quarantined in one location with their abusers, those suffering from physical, emotional, and sexual mistreatment have nowhere to go. These weeks and months are […]
Our lives are increasingly connected by the internet and social media. We share so much of ourselves with the public, including information, photos, videos and more. Unfortunately, you can’t retract or hide that information when dealing with a private issue, such as divorce negotiations. Social media platforms like Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and dating websites leave tracks that […]
The United States has a relatively high divorce rate — estimated around 40% for first-time marriages. There is a high probability that many married couples will struggle to stay together. The factors that influence the decision to get a divorce can vary, whether it’s one straw that snaps the bond or multiple occurrences fraying it […]
You had every intention of spending the rest of your life with your spouse when you got married. Going through a divorce can be a challenging and emotionally complex time regardless of the reason for your separation. When you decide to end your marriage in South Carolina, you can file a no-fault divorce or one […]
