As child custody lawyers in Charleston, we frequently deal with a guardian ad litem (GAL) in a private custody dispute. In this article, we will explain what a GAL does, what you should not say to a GAL, and how to become a GAL in South Carolina. What Does a Guardian...
As family law attorneys in South Carolina, we’ve been asked whether adults can be adopted in South Carolina. The short answer is “yes.” In this article, we will discuss some reasons for adult adoption, who can adopt an adult in South Carolina, the...
As Charleston divorce lawyers, we’re often asked what happens if a parent fails to make their child support payments. In this article, we’ll examine some of the penalties for failure to pay support, what happens if a parent crosses state lines to avoid payment, what...
As child support attorneys in Charleston, we’re often asked which parent gets to claim the kids on their tax return when the parties divorce. This article explains the general rule regarding which parent claims the exemption, whether the family court can decide which...
As Charleston divorce attorneys, we are asked in every case what property is at stake. The short answer is that the family court will be asked to divide the marital property. The family court doesn’t have the authority (or “jurisdiction”) to divide the non-marital...
