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 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 […]
Many families can settle their differences without seeking outside help. But when a dispute escalates, it can reach the point where the legal system must resolve the issue. In some situations, processes such as alternative dispute resolution (ADR) can facilitate an agreement between the parties. If this remedy fails, there may be no choice but […]
In many cases, the bond between a stepparent and stepchild is as strong as the one between a natural parent and child. Unfortunately, the law has a different view of the relationship. If a marriage between stepparents fails, a non-biological parent may not always have the same rights regarding visitation and custody as a biological […]
Prenuptial agreements are relatively common in marriages where one of the parties earns a substantial income or owns valuable assets. A “prenup” is a legal agreement that couples execute before they marry to determine the division and ownership of their assets in the event of a divorce. Wealthy spouses may request a prenup to protect […]
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 […]
