With the holidays coming up, many families in South Carolina are preparing to spend time together. However, this may be a tricky time for parents who share custody of their children. Regardless of your wish for the holidays, it is important to remember that the child...
An executor of an estate has many vital responsibilities and must carry them out before a South Carolina judge closes probate proceedings. Essentially, an executor serves as the deceased’s representative during the process. While many understand an executor’s duties...
Some South Carolina parents might question the custody decisions made by a family law judge, particularly if it seems as if these orders are not really following the best interest of the child. Child custody decisions are made after considering a variety of factors,...
Adoption is a great option for South Carolina residents to have the family they’ve always wanted. However, when you choose to adopt, there are certain parties that must first consent to the adoption. What are the laws of adoption? In South Carolina, any child in the...
South Carolina family judges generally allow both parents to remain in a child's life after a divorce. Although this can be ideal for your son or daughter, it also means that you have to learn how to work with your former spouse. Fortunately, there are many steps that...
When a loved one passes away, their estate must go through a legal process known as probate. During probate, the estate is divided up among the beneficiaries listed in the will. If there's no will, the state gets to decide how to divide up the assets. One common way...
Gone are the days when divorces in South Carolina involving minor dependent children result in automatic assignment of custody to the mother. The contemporary world has assuredly changed, and this is a definite area of transition. However, the courts are still serious...
During the divorce process, South Carolina parents will need to discuss issues related to child custody. As part of this step, they will want to create a parenting plan. Traditionally, the plan has been about the schedule: however, a more efficient one that supports...
Setting up child visitation schedules in South Carolina is often one of the hardest parts about split custody. There are lots of possible ways to make the schedule work for everyone involved, but it can take a lot of effort and flexibility to find the right balance...
If you are a parent in South Carolina who divorced a narcissist, you might have to share responsibilities with your ex. Co-parenting with a narcissist is challenging but can be done by following certain tips. Accept the situation When the court orders you to co-parent...