Adoption is a great option for South Carolina residents to have the family they’ve always wanted. However, when you choose to adopt, there are certain parties that must first consent to the adoption. What are the laws of adoption? In South Carolina, any child in the...
South Carolina family judges generally allow both parents to remain in a child's life after a divorce. Although this can be ideal for your son or daughter, it also means that you have to learn how to work with your former spouse. Fortunately, there are many steps that...
When a loved one passes away, their estate must go through a legal process known as probate. During probate, the estate is divided up among the beneficiaries listed in the will. If there's no will, the state gets to decide how to divide up the assets. One common way...
Gone are the days when divorces in South Carolina involving minor dependent children result in automatic assignment of custody to the mother. The contemporary world has assuredly changed, and this is a definite area of transition. However, the courts are still serious...
During the divorce process, South Carolina parents will need to discuss issues related to child custody. As part of this step, they will want to create a parenting plan. Traditionally, the plan has been about the schedule: however, a more efficient one that supports...
Setting up child visitation schedules in South Carolina is often one of the hardest parts about split custody. There are lots of possible ways to make the schedule work for everyone involved, but it can take a lot of effort and flexibility to find the right balance...
If you are a parent in South Carolina who divorced a narcissist, you might have to share responsibilities with your ex. Co-parenting with a narcissist is challenging but can be done by following certain tips. Accept the situation When the court orders you to co-parent...
Understanding how heirs and beneficiaries are defined is crucial in helping you determine who will be entitled to inherit your assets after you pass away. Even if you are not ready to begin the process of estate planning in South Carolina, understanding the...
Divorces often have more impact on some families than they do on others. Some are simple, and some can be very complicated when the family operates a business. This can apply in equitable distribution states like South Carolina where the business may or may not be...
Parents in South Carolina who have divorced should focus on what’s best for their children. A good co-parenting schedule allows you to do that. What is a co-parenting plan? A co-parenting plan is a plan that parents who are no longer together create for spending time...