An Overview of Child Custody in South Carolina
Most parents are primarily concerned with how the end of their relationship might affect child custody in South Carolina. The first thing to consider is whether a child’s parents are married to each other. When a child is born outside of marriage, the
Read MoreWhat is Sole Custody in South Carolina?
How is sole legal custody defined? As the law changes, there is more and more confusion about this answer. We still have custody laws in SC: with sole custody in South Carolina, there is no presumption in favor of joint custody. Sole custody means that a
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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