May 2023

How to Best Prepare for Your Divorce with a Divorce Planning Checklist

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Here's how you know it's time to start your divorce checklist:  You and your spouse are constantly arguing, with one of you sitting on the couch and the other standing, arms crossed. The room is cluttered and messy, with papers and toys strewn about.

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Feb 2023

Why Mental Illness is a Concern to the Court in Every Child Custody Case

Why Mental Illness is a Concern to the Court in Every Child Custody Case

South Carolina law requires mental illness to be a concern in every child custody case. Children’s best interests are often impacted by their parents’ mental health and psychological functioning, including how they cope with separating from the other

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Jan 2023

How Child Custody and Child Support Are Related: Master the Numbers that Matter

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People going through divorce or in a family law case often wonder how child support is calculated. Read on to learn how child custody and child support are related and the most significant factors for calculating the amount of child support. South

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Nov 2022

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

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  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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Oct 2022

Is Modifying Child Support Something I Need a Lawyer To Do?

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Child support can be established almost immediately after a child is born, and the obligation generally continues until the child turns 18 and graduates from high school, whichever occurs later pursuant to S.C. Code Ann. Section 63-3-530(A)(17). As we

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