Oct 2022

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

child support

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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Sep 2022

3 Powerful Kinds of Expert to Persuade the Family Court Judge You’re Right

court expert

Family Court cases provide the opportunity for a judge to decide how much time you are able to spend with your children, where you can live, and how much support you should receive or be able to pay. Sometimes, offering the opinion of an expert, which is

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Sep 2022

How Mistakes on Your Financial Declaration in SC Can Make You Look Like a Crooked Liar

Financial Declaration in divorce cases

[Thanks to Richard T. Livingston, CPA/CFF, CFE, CVA and Partner at FORVIS for helping write this article!] Almost all cases in require each party to complete a “financial declaration” in SC as required by Rule 20, SCRFC. The financial declaration

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Sep 2022

3 Affordable Ways to Assist the Guardian ad Litem in Your Intense Custody Case

Guardian ad Litem

As detailed in S.C. Code Ann. Section 63-3-810(A), the Family Court may appoint a Guardian ad Litem (sometimes referred to as a "GAL") in any action in which custody or visitation of a minor child is at issue if the Court will likely not be fully

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Sep 2022

Habitual Drunkenness Can Be a Devastating Reason for Divorce Litigation

Habitual Drunkenness

In South Carolina, habitual drunkenness is one reason to seek a divorce. Habitual drunkenness is one of four fault grounds. The other fault grounds are adultery, physical cruelty, and desertion. S.C. Code Ann. § 20-3-10 also provides a “no fault” ground

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