Month: August 2020

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...

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,...