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Jan 27
“Your Honor” and Other Courtroom Etiquette
You may hear phrases like “Your Honor,” “May it please the court,” “May I approach,” and other old-fashioned phrases that are part of courtroom etiquette. Have you ever wondered why your attorney says these weird and formal phrases during
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CLE Materials: “Preparing for Trial and Possible Appeal”
Today, Megan Dell presented to a group of local Family Court attorneys interested in learning about preparing for trial at a Continuing Legal Education seminar sponsored by the Charleston County Bar Association. The presentation, “Preparing for Trial and
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Zipper Clause and Types of Agreements in Family Law
Not all family law cases are resolved in litigation — instead, most cases end when all parties come to an agreement. There are many advantages to resolving your case by agreement, like avoiding the costs and time associated with trial. Agreements can be
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