Common Myth about Legal Separation in SC
In some states, you can go to court and be given a legal separation, but there is no such thing as legal separation in SC and no "separation-agreement-filed-with-court" when you are looking at getting a divorce in South Carolina. In this state, you are either
Read MoreThe Basics of South Carolina Child Support
In any case involving children, child support is something that must be determined. Most people do not dispute that every parent has an obligation to provide financial support for his or her children, but the question becomes: how much? Luckily, the basics
Read MorePrimary Caretaker in South Carolina Custody Cases
One of the factors that most affects South Carolina custody cases is which parent has been the primary caretaker for the children. South Carolina Family Courts have long asked which parent has been the primary caretaker when determining custody of a child,
Read More3 Details You Want in a Custody Agreement in South Carolina
No two family situations are exactly alike, but there are certain details that should be included in every custody agreement in South Carolina or any state. 1. Which parent can make decisions about the child? In South Carolina Family Court, there are
Read MoreChild Visitation Schedules: How to Split Time
When a couple decides to divorce, one of the most daunting problems is establishing a child visitation schedule. Not so long ago, a non-custodial parent would be given “standard visitation,” which was often every other weekend and a few weeks over
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