South Carolina’s Laws
All About Adoption Laws in South Carolina – What You Need to Know
As adoption lawyers in Charleston, South Carolina, we assist families with adopting children. In this article, we explain the types of adoptions in South Carolina, SC's adoption laws, the procedure for adopting a child in South Carolina, and more. What is an Adoption...
Can a Parent Move a Child Out of South Carolina Without Permission?
As family law attorneys in Charleston, we deal with cases involving a parent moving a child out of South Carolina without the other parent’s permission. Some of these cases can be heartbreaking, especially when the other parent relocates the child and tries to hide...
Divorce in South Carolina – SC Divorce Laws
As divorce lawyers in Charleston, South Carolina, we have decades of combined experience in family law. If you are getting a divorce in South Carolina, then this article will help you understand SC divorce laws and get you started down the right path if you are going...
Can You Evict Your Spouse in South Carolina?
As divorce lawyers in Charleston, South Carolina, we frequently deal with clients whose spouses refuse to leave the home even though the marriage is failing. In this article, we will explain whether you have a legal right to kick your spouse out of the house, whether...
What Does a Guardian ad Litem Do in South Carolina?
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...
Can Adults Be Adopted in South Carolina?
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 adoption age limit...
What Happens if You Don’t Pay Child Support in South Carolina?
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...
Which Parent Gets the Child Tax Exemption in a South Carolina?
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...
What is Marital vs. Non-Marital Property in South Carolina?
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...
How to Divide a Pension in a South Carolina Divorce
As divorce attorneys in Charleston, we help spouses divide their marital assets and debts such as their home, their bank accounts, their credit card debts, and 401(k)’s and IRAs. Pensions, either vested or unvested, are also marital assets that must be divided....
How Do You Determine the Value of a Business in a South Carolina Divorce?
As divorce lawyers practicing in Charleston, Dorchester, and Berkeley counties, we often have cases where one of the spouses owns a business or is otherwise self-employed. Generally, businesses or ownership interests are subject to division in the family court, just...
5 Tips for Working With Your South Carolina Divorce Lawyer
One of the major problems in South Carolina's family court is that many people try to over-simplify their situation. As family law attorneys in Charleston know, there are many aspects to a divorce, child custody, or child support case, and the more the attorney knows...
