Going through a separation or divorce is difficult for everyone involved, often especially children. When one parent has narcissistic tendencies, the situation can become even more complex. Parental alienation, where a narcissistic ex alienates your children against...
While the decision to divorce can feel like a cataclysmic and shocking decision, months of living in limbo typically follow. Some divorcing spouses continue cohabitating in the early stages of the process. Generally speaking, spouses mid-divorce need to maintain the...
There is an assumption that both spouses share each other’s income during a marriage. Therefore, divorce can significantly impact the economic status of a non-wage or low-wage earning spouse. The purpose of alimony is to provide financial support to a spouse so that...
Divorce forces parents to accept a lot of compromises and changes. Some of them are more dramatic than others. One parent will likely move out of the marital home, and both parents have to adjust to spending less time with the children. The way that parents interact...
Parenting plans and child custody arrangements might not stand the test of time. In most cases, families experience significant changes, potentially making their setup inappropriate based on the situation. Sometimes, a parent can seek modifications when contesting...
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...
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...
In the aftermath of a divorce, a custody schedule of the most difficult decisions South Carolina parents must make. While many people assume that a 50/50 arrangement is the only option, that’s not the case. Can we make our own custody agreement? Contrary to what you...
Parents in South Carolina may try to alienate their ex-spouse's parents from their grandchildren. Unfortunately, when this happens, there can be detrimental effects on older adults and the child. Grandparent alienation can occur in many ways. Withholding the...