Divorcing parents in South Carolina have many decisions that must be made. Parents must decide where the children will reside and how visitation will be done. It is important to understand the types of custody
Adoptions are beneficial for all parties involved. There are several ways to adopt a child. One of the most popular ways is through a private infant adoption. A private adoption has both advantages and disadvantages
It is a sad fact that sometimes, non-custodial parents fail to pay court-ordered child support following a divorce or other court proceeding establishing a payment obligation. If you have not been receiving child support to
As today’s society grows increasingly mobile, many divorced parents find themselves in a quandary when the custodial parent contemplates a move out of state. Does a move warrant a change to existing child custody arrangements?
Domestic violence is a national problem, but South Carolina is unfortunately leading the way. The South Carolina Coalition Against Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault notes that according to statistics, South Carolina ranks first in the
In 2006, the South Carolina Supreme Court designated certain counties to participate in a pilot program requiring participants in contested divorce cases to attend mediation before continuing to trial. In January 2016, declaring this pilot
This blog has already examined how alimony is awarded in a South Carolina divorce. One of the most controversial aspects of the divorce statute’s alimony provisions is the court’s discretion to award permanent alimony –
What is Child Protective Services? Child Protective Services is a part of South Carolina’s Department of Social Services established to fulfill the state’s statutory obligation to protect children from abuse or neglect within their families.
This blog has already visited the topic of prenuptial agreements, which are generally valid and enforceable in South Carolina. Having a prenuptial agreement allows couples to consider how they would wish to divide assets, debts,
It was less than a year ago that same-sex couples won the right to legally marry nationwide. Yet marriage overall is on the decline. According to a Pew Research Center report released in 2014, the
What does QDRO mean? In South Carolina, one spouse’s pension, 401K, or other employee benefit account may be subject to equitable division in a divorce. A QDRO, or “qualified domestic relations order,” provides the means
South Carolina’s grandparent visitation law protects the rights of grandparents under certain circumstances to visit their grandchildren. But what if, as a grandparent, you are concerned that your child may not be a fit parent
