When making decisions about child custody in South Carolina, the court considers a variety of factors. While the state used a "tender years" doctrine in the past, meaning that younger kids were often placed with their mothers, this doctrine has been abolished in favor...
During the divorce process, if you and your spouse have children, you must propose a parenting plan explaining each parent's custody obligations. Your plan is then subject to court approval. According to the South Carolina Department of Social Services,...
Sometimes, it is smart to avoid contact with your ex during your divorce, especially if a bitter dispute over child custody has come up and they are threatening to prevent you from seeing your child. On the other hand, some couples work together to end their marriage...
While there are many states who implement no-fault divorce laws, South Carolina is not one of them. While the state does allow a no-fault divorce to take place on the condition that spouses live separate from one another for at least one year, if you are looking to...