It doesn’t matter how you got to the point of a divorce or who initiated it, you and your spouse are no longer a couple. At this point, you need to take steps to disentangle your lives and protect your privacy – especially your digital privacy. These days, people do...
In South Carolina, divorcing parents of minor children are legally obligated to submit a parenting plan if either one contests custody. Each parent must create a parenting plan and submit it to the court for approval. Parents can also collaborate and make the...
Divorce is tough, make no mistake. Unfortunately, if the relationship is strained beyond repair, you may have no option but to head to the divorce court. One of the most challenging questions you are likely to grapple with while your divorce is underway is whether or...
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...
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...