Jan 2024

Are You Stuck Paying Forever: How Long Does Alimony Actually Last in South Carolina?

Can a husband get alimony?

Going through a divorce can be a challenging and confusing time, especially when it comes to financial concepts like alimony. If you're in South Carolina and wondering how long alimony lasts or have other questions about alimony laws, you're not alone. Let's

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Nov 2022

How Long Will Alimony Last? Answers for South Carolinians Headed for Divorce

will alimony last

  During divorces, many people are afraid of having to pay alimony. They wonder how long alimony will last and worry about whether they will still be able to live comfortably despite their alimony obligation. S.C. Code Ann. § 20-3-120 allows

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Aug 2022

How the Family Court Can Establish Support Based on Money You Don’t Have

Establish Support | Imputed Income

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

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Jun 2020

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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Jan 2019

3 Ways Tax Law Changes Will Affect Alimony in South Carolina Divorces

On December 22, 2017, President Trump signed the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 into law, which made tax law changes to the Internal Revenue Code. Some of those changes became effective on January 1, 2019. Alimony is money paid by one spouse to another

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