"With benefit of survivorship" refers to a situation in which two or more people own something together, and when one of them dies, the others automatically become the owners of the asset. This concept is important because it can affect who can make claims to your...
Co-parenting often presents challenges. A well-drafted child custody agreement provides clear boundaries and may make the co-parenting process easier. Consider the following tips to ensure that you draft the best possible agreement for you, your spouse and your...
South Carolina residents love their dogs, cats, birds and other pets and consider them members of the family. If a married couple with a pet gets divorced, the situation is often very sad as they wonder who gets custody. Knowing how to navigate pet custody can make...
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...
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...
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...
Custody plans can be a tough topic in South Carolina divorces. However, many couples have the opportunity to take it upon themselves to draft up a custody plan before the court can get involved. Drafting up your own custody plan with your spouse can foster a strong...
When it comes to relinquishing or consenting to adoption in South Carolina, Section 63-9-310 states that the action must be enforced by a sworn document. The document must be signed by the head of the adoption agency or the agency representative to give permission to...
If there is an agreement between two parties in South Carolina and one of the parties shows intent to not fulfill their obligation, this is an anticipatory breach of contract or an anticipatory repudiation. The demonstration to breach gives the second party grounds to...
Some people in South Carolina who are going through a divorce would like to start the process of buying a new house before the divorce is finished. This is possible, but it takes some extra paperwork, and there are some financial risks that need to be taken into...