“Your Honor” and Other Courtroom Etiquette
Your honor is a term used by attorneys in court when speaking to a judge. The phrase your honor meaning is a sign of respect. It is one of several common lawyer phrases in court. The 'your honor' definition per Oxford Dictionary is "high respect;
Read MorePresentation Materials: “Handling Ethical Issues in Family Law Practice”
Today, Megan Dell presented to a group of South Carolina Family Court paralegals as part of a seminar sponsored by Half Moon Education Inc. The presentation, entitled "Handling Ethical Issues in Family Law Practice," addressed identifying and avoiding
Read MoreMegan Dell Appointed to South Carolina Bar’s House of Delegates
The Board of Governors of the South Carolina Bar appointed Megan Hunt Dell to serve as a 9th Circuit Delegate in the Bar’s House of Delegates beginning immediately and through June 30, 2022. The South Carolina Bar's House of Delegates meets twice per year,
Read MoreCLE 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
Read MoreZipper 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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