Courts have options when splitting up custody between parents. They can issue joint custody, which means that both parents share custody rights. The court can also issue sole custody in some situations. This is less common, but it means that one parent is given...
The terms included in a will guide the distribution of an individual's property after they die. Certain people have a right of inheritance unless a testator has a will or other estate planning documents on record. If someone drafted a will, then their wishes take...
If you and your spouse get divorced, you do have to divide the assets that you earned or received during the duration of your marriage. These typically count as marital assets. On the other hand, you may have separate assets, such as a house you purchased before the...
There are a few different ways to address child custody during a divorce. Joint custody or shared custody means that both parents have legal or physical custody rights. Sole custody means that those rights are given to one parent and not the other. But another...
Managing the probate process is relatively challenging. Personal representatives have to communicate with many different parties and attend court hearings. They need to review estate planning paperwork or learn about intestate succession laws if there is no will. They...
If you and your spouse have decided to file for divorce, you certainly may be aware that your spouse could try to hide assets. It’s worth looking for any unusual financial behavior, such as transferring a large amount of cash to a family member, who may simply give...
When it comes to love and money, things can get complicated fast—especially in South Carolina, where property laws can have lasting consequences even before marriage begins. Many couples assume that until they say “I do,” their finances are completely separate. But...
If you are going through a divorce, don’t assume your spouse will be forthcoming about their finances. Many divorces involve some level of asset concealment, and it can seriously affect the outcome of the settlement. Hidden assets in a divorce can include anything...
You can always find examples of young marriages that do last. Maybe you know someone who tells you that their grandparents got married at 18 and stayed married for the next 70 years. However, from a statistical point of view, these marriages have the highest divorce...
Parents who share custody usually have a set schedule. Frequently, parents arrange to work and handle personal matters while their children are with their other parent. The children may look forward to spending time with both of their parents, especially when one...