Plans always change, even child custody plans. Parents may thoroughly discuss child custody arrangements during a divorce only to have to make changes later. However, making changes to child custody arrangements is not always easy. Parents may need to go to court to...
If you and your spouse have decided to file for divorce, you certainly may be aware that your spouse could try to hide assets. It’s worth looking for any unusual financial behavior, such as transferring a large amount of cash to a family member, who may simply give...
When it comes to love and money, things can get complicated fast—especially in South Carolina, where property laws can have lasting consequences even before marriage begins. Many couples assume that until they say “I do,” their finances are completely separate. But...
Serving as an executor or personal representative means taking on several key forms of responsibility. In addition to securing and distributing resources to beneficiaries, the personal representative must also fulfill the decedent’s financial obligations. They have a...
If you are going through a divorce, don’t assume your spouse will be forthcoming about their finances. Many divorces involve some level of asset concealment, and it can seriously affect the outcome of the settlement. Hidden assets in a divorce can include anything...
Probate is the legal process for settling a person’s estate after they pass away. In South Carolina, this process is overseen by the probate court in the county where the deceased lived. While many estates move through probate smoothly, disputes can and do arise. Here...
Going through a divorce is a major event in a person’s life because most of the things they’ve taken for granted during their marriage will change. One thing that has to be handled during this process is determining what happens to the assets they amassed during the...
You can always find examples of young marriages that do last. Maybe you know someone who tells you that their grandparents got married at 18 and stayed married for the next 70 years. However, from a statistical point of view, these marriages have the highest divorce...
Parents who share custody usually have a set schedule. Frequently, parents arrange to work and handle personal matters while their children are with their other parent. The children may look forward to spending time with both of their parents, especially when one...
Losing a loved one is a traumatic experience for most people, even if the death was expected. One way that some people try to make their death easier on their loved ones is by getting their estate plans together. When they do this, they’ll name an executor to handle...