Getting a divorce is never easy, but it can be even more challenging if you have children. It is inevitable that your children’s lives will change as a result of the divorce, but you and your spouse are responsible for making sure that they are just as happy and well...
Year: 2020
What are the ‘best interests of the child’ factors?
Sometimes parents in South Carolina going through a divorce can make child custody and visitation decisions on their own through out-of-court negotiations. However, other times a settlement cannot be reached, and they must turn to the court to make child custody and...
What are my options for my family business in my divorce?
You and your spouse may have spent years cultivating a successful family business. However, your marriage may not be as successful, leading to the difficult decision to divorce. It is important that people in the Myrtle Beach area in situations like this understand...
What are the different kinds of alimony in South Carolina?
In a South Carolina divorce, there are many factors that will be considered as the case moves forward. That includes child custody, child support, visitation and property division. Alimony is also a common concern. While people might categorize alimony as a singular...
How does property division happen in South Carolina?
Property division is a big part of most divorces. For that reason, it is helpful for divorcing couples in South Carolina to be familiar with how property division is conducted in South Carolina. Equitable property division South Carolina is an equitable property state...
Common grounds for will challenges and probate litigation
Estate planning is an important way for a Myrtle Beach family to take stock of its assets and plan for the efficient distribution of wealth across generations. Many estate plans involve tools like wills to assist in the passage of property and money between decedents...
Can you lose custody due to your disability?
An unfortunate and uncomfortable fact is that parents with disabilities often lose custody of their children, all across America. When custody battles arise, the non-disabled parent may take advantage of the situation to imply you lack the mental capacity or physical...
What factors affect custody decisions in South Carolina?
When making decisions about child custody in South Carolina, the court considers a variety of factors. While the state used a "tender years" doctrine in the past, meaning that younger kids were often placed with their mothers, this doctrine has been abolished in favor...
Understanding child custody options in South Carolina
During the divorce process, if you and your spouse have children, you must propose a parenting plan explaining each parent's custody obligations. Your plan is then subject to court approval. According to the South Carolina Department of Social Services,...
Going over your custody case with your ex
Sometimes, it is smart to avoid contact with your ex during your divorce, especially if a bitter dispute over child custody has come up and they are threatening to prevent you from seeing your child. On the other hand, some couples work together to end their marriage...