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How Mistakes on Your Financial Declaration in SC Can Make You Look Like a Crooked Liar
[Thanks to Richard T. Livingston, CPA/CFF, CFE, CVA and Partner at FORVIS for helping write this article!] Almost all cases in require each party to complete a “financial declaration” in SC as required by Rule 20, SCRFC. The financial declaration
Read More3 Affordable Ways to Assist the Guardian ad Litem in Your Intense Custody Case
As detailed in S.C. Code Ann. Section 63-3-810(A), the Family Court may appoint a Guardian ad Litem (sometimes referred to as a "GAL") in any action in which custody or visitation of a minor child is at issue if the Court will likely not be fully
Read MoreHow the Family Court Can Establish Support Based on Money You Don’t Have
Under South Carolina law, the Family Court can establish support obligations based on money you don’t have, specifically, your “imputed income.” Why Does Your Income Matter? In Family Court, each party’s current and past income can affect how assets
Read More3 Theories for Devoted Third-Party Custodians to Use in Court
Third-party custodians are people, often relatives, who obtain physical custody of someone else’s children. These arrangements are often referred to as “kinship care.” How Do Third-Party Custodians Get Physical Custody A common way for third-party
Read MoreHow to Easily Change the Name You Hate in South Carolina Family Court
When navigating how to legally change your name in South Carolina or wondering "how to get name changed", you may be surprised by how challenging the change process can be. Especially if you often think, "I hate my last name." Reasons to Want a Change
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