All divorces, whether they are amicable or contentious, involve the filing and serving of divorce papers. The process of filing for divorce simply initiates the legal proceedings. In receiving divorce papers in Horry County, you do not have to sign them immediately....
When most couples are ready to be done with their marriage, there’s nothing they want more than a quick divorce. Unfortunately, where divorce is concerned, it’s easier to slow things down than to speed things up. Knowing more about what can cause delays can help you...
Divorce can sometimes happen unexpectedly. Perhaps one of your friends informed you that they had seen your spouse out on a date and you suddenly found out that an affair had been going on behind your back for some time. This can be a very complicated and drastic...
A divorce can get messy, especially when many disputes arise. In a contested divorce, court intervention is necessary to make resolutions when the divorcing couple cannot agree on issues. You already know that proper decorum is mandatory in the courtroom. How you...
Before you enter a marriage, you and your spouse have separate property. The property you acquired while single remains in your ownership even after a divorce. Marital property includes all the assets you purchased during your marriage. It does not necessarily mean...
When South Carolina parents go through a divorce, they often try to work out a custody arrangement on their own. Unfortunately, many of those parents don’t realize that they’re not limited to the traditional alternating week model, or schedules that involve rotating...
A key step in the probate process is submitting the decedent's will to the court for approval. Until the judge accepts the will as valid, the process cannot move forward and the decedent's heirs and beneficiaries cannot receive their inheritances. Five will...
South Carolina follows the equitable division rule. This means that the courts consider each spouse's circumstances when deciding how to divide marital property. However, some exceptions exist regarding how retirement accounts get divided in a divorce. Dividing...
Divorce is never easy for South Carolina parents, and things get even more complicated when children don’t want to see one of them. Custody switches are some of the most traumatic events that take place after a divorce for parents and children. What can you do if your...
After divorce, parents in South Carolina often embark on a co-parenting journey. While they might both be committed to raising their children in a positive environment, their own relationship might not always be free of conflict. In some cases, one parent might not be...