When a family court judge hands down an order, whether temporary or permanent, the parties are obligated to follow it. Failure to do so could result in a contempt of court action. Contempt is nothing
South Carolina family courts take allegations of domestic violence seriously. Not everyone understands just how much of an impact these accusations can have, on both parties. If you have a pending or ongoing family matter,
Across the nation, many states are relaxing their rules concerning medicinal and recreational marijuana. At the same time, other states have refused to give in, and so has the federal government. While marijuana use is
Child support orders, like custody orders, are not written in stone. They are subject to modification if the correct legal standards are met. To successfully modify child support, modification is based heavily on the individual
Most people are familiar with prenuptial agreements and how they work in the event the marriage fails. Not as many know about postnuptial agreements. These are recognized in South Carolina and they serve functions similar
If you’ve made the decision to adopt, you’re doing a wonderful thing for a child in need. Unfortunately, there are people out there who would take advantage of your kindheartedness. Adoption scams are relatively rare,
During a divorce, the process of equitable distribution is used to divide marital property. Not everyone understands, however, that marital property can include certain retirement accounts. Although the account is only in the name of
Adoption assistance programs are available to encourage adoption of certain children who are considered special needs cases. This assistance comes in the form of programs that are overseen by the South Carolina Department of Social
The South Carolina Family Court Rules require parties to complete financial declarations in cases where finances are relevant. These declarations bear a direct impact on your divorce or family law matter. That’s why attorneys constantly
Every parent has an obligation to support their child, and a child support order will make this duty abundantly clear. We all know that job losses are a part of life. But what is a
Custody battles can often bring out the worst in parents. One fear that many parents have is that the other will attempt to turn the child against him or her. Parental alienation is a real
Divorce tends to do serious financial damage to both spouses, especially if they are both working. The truth is, it can be difficult to manage your finances after a divorce. You will have to learn
