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.
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
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 –
