Feb 2022

Mandatory Mediation in South Carolina Family Court

mandatory mediation in south carolina court

For most cases, there is mandatory mediation in South Carolina Family Court. Mediation is an alternative dispute resolution process in which the parties get together to attempt settlement with the help of a neutral (referred to as the "mediator"). The

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Feb 2022

South Carolina Court Orders in Family Court

When navigating South Carolina Family Court, it can be difficult to make sense of all the legal documents and terminology, especially South Carolina court orders. There are three main types of court order: Temporary South Carolina Court Orders A

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Jan 2022

Rule to Show Cause: Holding Someone in Contempt of Court

When someone violates a Family Court order, they can be held in contempt of court. Typically, a contempt proceeding begins when one party (the "petitioner") asks the Court to issue an order requiring the other party (the "respondent") to explain why they have

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Dec 2021

Basics of Subpoenas

basics of subpoenas

It's important to know the basics of subpoenas in South Carolina divorce cases so you can use them to your advantage. A subpoena has the same power as a court order. Subpoenas can be issued by a South Carolina attorney or, if a party to a divorce case does

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Dec 2021

Motion for Temporary Relief

One of the most common hearings in South Carolina Family Court is a hearing on a Motion for Temporary Relief. Many lawyers automatically file these motions at the same time that they file a new case. The hearing on a Motion for Temporary Relief is often

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