Tax Exemptions for Children
For most families, having a child provides tax benefits, specifically tax exemptions for children, and these benefits can be negotiated during a child custody or divorce case. Dependent Exemptions Generally, according to the Internal Revenue Code, a child
Read MoreCan You Get an Uncontested Divorce in South Carolina?
No one wants to get divorced. But if you have to get divorced, you want an uncontested divorce. Uncontested divorces take less time and are less expensive. Unfortunately, “uncontested” can mean different things to different people. At Dell Family
Read More“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 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
Read More6 Ways to Help Children Cope with Changes
In many ways, the South Carolina Family Court is responsible for legally changing the shapes of families. After a divorce, a family may be divided into two households, but an adoption may make a family complete under one roof. Today, a variety of types of
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