South Carolina’s Divorce & Family Laws
Grounds for Divorce in South Carolina: The 5 Legal Grounds
There are five grounds for divorce in South Carolina: (1) adultery, (2) habitual drunkenness, including habitual drunkenness caused by the use of a narcotic drug, (3) physical cruelty, (4) desertion for a period of one year, and (5) one year’s continuous separation...
How to Fill Out a South Carolina Financial Declaration Form for Family Court
Our Charleston divorce lawyers often get asked how to fill out a financial declaration form for the South Carolina Family Court. It can be time-consuming and sometimes confusing. Aside from the footnotes on the last page, the form includes no instructions. Over the...
Child Support in South Carolina: How Support Is Calculated
As divorce lawyers in Charleston, South Carolina, we often answer questions about the state's child support laws. In this article, we explain what child support is in South Carolina, how it is calculated, the circumstances when the family court may order more or less...
What Happens in a DSS Child Abuse or Neglect Case in South Carolina?
The South Carolina Department of Social Services (DSS) serves multiple purposes in South Carolina. Perhaps the best-known service is the protection of children who have been abused or neglected. When DSS receives a report about a child, the parents often have no idea...
Grandparent Rights in South Carolina: Visitation and Custody
As family law attorneys in Charleston, we often hear whether South Carolina law gives grandparents rights. In this article, we explain a grandparent's rights to visitation or custody in South Carolina. Also, we explain an important legal concept known as the...
How Does Alimony Work in South Carolina?
Clients often ask our Charleston divorce lawyers common questions about alimony in South Carolina. In this article, we explain alimony, the types of alimony in South Carolina, how the family court calculates alimony, whether alimony can be changed (such as when you...
How to Prove Adultery in South Carolina – A Guide to SC Law
As Charleston divorce lawyers, we've handled many cases that involve claims of adultery. In this article, we'll explain what adultery is, how to prove adultery in South Carolina, whether there are punishments for committing adultery, what happens if you forgive your...
How Do You Choose the Best Divorce Lawyer in Charleston?
Going through a divorce can be overwhelming and emotional, and the lawyer you hire will shape how the case unfolds, what it costs, and how you feel when it is over. As Charleston divorce lawyers, we meet every week with people interviewing attorneys and unsure what to...
How Do I File for Divorce in South Carolina?
Sometimes people ask, "How do I file for divorce in South Carolina?" In South Carolina, when you represent yourself in family court without a lawyer, you are called a “pro se” (without an attorney) party. Pro se is a Latin term that means “in person” or “on one’s own...
Should I Move Out Before My Divorce in South Carolina?
Every divorce involves a time of separation. The separation is much easier in some cases than in others. In this article, our Charleston divorce lawyers walk you through South Carolina law, explain your options, and answer frequently asked questions about the...
How Does an Uncontested Divorce Work in South Carolina?
For an uncontested divorce in South Carolina, a husband and wife may want to go their separate ways without the expense and heartache of fighting in family court. These couples usually wonder whether they need to hire a lawyer and whether one lawyer can represent both...
How Does Adoption Work in South Carolina?
As adoption lawyers in Charleston, South Carolina, we help families adopt children. Adoption is one of the most rewarding cases we handle, but the process is technical, and a mistake can delay the case or leave the adoption open to challenge. In this article, we...