Child custody and support issues are handled best in family court. There, you and your child’s other parent can determine if one of you will get primary physical custody and the other will get visitation,
Mediation is a form of alternative dispute resolution. Mediation is different from arbitration (another form of dispute resolution) that people may be familiar with. Arbitration is a binding contract, enforceable in court. In arbitration both
The decision to end your marriage is never an easy one. There are certainly going to be plenty of emotions and you will probably have some disagreements with your spouse over how to distribute your
The decision to get a divorce isn’t always an easy one. Divorce is ranked among one of the most stressful events in your life. There are various grounds for divorce – legal reasons that you
When couples decide to divorce, there are a number of different issues that need to be resolved. One of the most common issues that may arise in a divorce settlement is the determination of alimony.
One of the most special relationships in life is that between a child and his grandparents. Grandparents are able to provide love and support and are often ready to give their grandchild everything possible. This
Going through a divorce can be an emotionally difficult situation. Couples who have children may find it to be even more complicated. Parents and children will need to transition from being a single unit to
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
