Criminal Defense, Family
After the end of a marriage, it is common for one spouse to want to move. Starting a new chapter can mean new relationships, new jobs and a desire to relocate to start anew. However, if children are involved, custody can be impacted by moving. How Parent Relocation Affects Custody Orders If a couple is […]
The end of a marriage can be especially difficult for a spouse who is not financially independent. Someone who has chosen to stay at home and care for the household or children while another spouse earns the income may have a big gap in employment and may have spent years contributing in the home rather […]
Divorce involves not just the end of a relationship but also the end of a shared financial life together. During the process, parties need to divide property equally, including property which may be in both partners’ names. How Division of Assets Works in South Carolina How marital assets are divided is determined by state courts, […]
The end of a marriage is always an emotional time, and no one wants to add financial issues to the situation. Many divorces include alimony, which involves one spouse making payments to another spouse regularly. These payments are at the discretion of the court and are meant to ensure equity after the end of a […]
If you and your spouse are experiencing a divorce, you might consider co-parenting afterward. What is co-parenting? It is a method of parenting that takes place after a separation or divorce. The idea is to find a way to parent your child together, despite living separately. While co-parenting is often recommended for families going through a […]
Divorce is never easy. Even when the split is amicable, a divorce means significant life changes for both men and women. If the divorce is not amicable, it can be even worse. Questions about alimony, child support payments, property division, and child visitation rights can often result in long and drawn-out negotiations which can be […]
Divorce is an unpleasant — and sometimes unavoidable — part of life. As you consider taking this step, it’s essential first to take a closer look at the big picture of divorce, as well as what the process for divorce is in South Carolina. Divorce Statistics in South Carolina As of 2017, there were 2.6 divorces […]
Family law matters involving divorce, child custody, alimony, adoption and domestic violence can be extremely emotional. The outcome of your case will also have a significant impact on your life — as well as the lives of your children and other family members — for years to come. Consequently, choosing the right lawyer to represent […]
Attempting to adopt a child can be challenging and frustrating. Prospective parents often deal with extended waiting periods, mountains of red tape and lots of disappointment along the way. Parents who are desperate to adopt can be vulnerable to scammers who collect thousands of dollars in fees and expenses and then disappear without ever providing […]
You might view filing for a divorce as the first step toward what you hope will be a happier life without your soon-to-be-ex-spouse. While your new lifestyle is likely to include dating other people, you should consider waiting a while before you place that profile on Match.com or start patrolling the singles bars. In South […]
