South Carolina’s Divorce & Family Laws
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...
How Long Does It Take to Get Divorced in South Carolina?
As divorce lawyers in Charleston, South Carolina, clients frequently ask how long it takes to get a divorce. In this article, we will explain how long it takes, the grounds for divorce in South Carolina, the procedure for getting a divorce in South Carolina, how to...
What Happens if I 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...
How to Reduce Your Legal Fees in a South Carolina Divorce
Let’s face it - hiring divorce lawyers in Charleston, South Carolina can be expensive. In these economic times (or any other), the last thing anyone truly wants or needs is to shell out large sums in legal fees during their divorce. Unfortunately, sometimes it is the...
Does Alimony Stop if You Retire in South Carolina?
As divorce lawyers in Charleston, South Carolina, we are often asked whether alimony stops in South Carolina when you retire. In this article, we will focus on the specific issue of when a person obligated to pay “permanent periodic alimony” seeks to reduce or...
Can Living with a Romantic Partner Terminate Alimony in South Carolina?
As divorce lawyers in Charleston, South Carolina, we get many questions about our state's alimony laws. One question is whether living with another (cohabitation) in South Carolina can impact a person's alimony payments. While many people know that alimony terminates...