When a marriage ends, the practical realities of life continue. Children need support, bills are due and living arrangements must be sorted out. The divorce process in South Carolina takes time, but certain decisions cannot wait. A temporary hearing provides...
The planned activities of family members can easily complicate custody arrangements. Medical appointments, a friend's birthday party and even a vacation trip could disrupt a custody schedule and cause disputes between parents. In some cases, families may face weeks or...
It’s easy to assume the assets you brought into the marriage are yours to keep, no matter what happens down the road, but it’s not always the case. The line between separate and marital assets can blur faster than most people realize. South Carolina courts generally...
Divorce often brings major life changes, including new job opportunities, housing shifts or the desire to move closer to family support. While these decisions may feel personal and practical, they can carry serious legal weight when children are involved. In South...
Going through a divorce requires both parties to make decisions about the marital estate. One of these is how they’re going to handle debts that were acquired during the marriage. This is a significant decision because the way it’s handled can impact the credit report...
Divorce often forces parents to rethink important financial and estate planning decisions. One major concern is making sure children remain protected and receive the inheritance intended for them in the future. Without proper planning, inheritance disputes may arise...
A difficult divorce can leave lasting tension between parents, making child custody arrangements harder to manage. Emotions, disagreements and communication problems often continue long after the divorce is finalized. Despite the conflict, children benefit most when...
If someone dies without a will in South Carolina, the law decides who gets their property. This process is called intestate succession, and while it may sound orderly, it rarely reflects what people actually want for their families. Here’s what happens when there’s no...
When you and your spouse bring large assets into a divorce, the stakes grow fast. South Carolina divides marital property through equitable distribution. This typically results in equal division unless specific factors justify a different split. A business, a...
Many people (generally women) who took their spouse’s last name or added it to their own when they got married choose to go back to their previous name when they divorce. Whether or not to do so is a decision unique to the person, their profession, their relationship...