May 2023

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

couple fighting and ready to prepare for divorce

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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Nov 2022

Headed for a Divorce? Legal Terms to Know Before Talking With a Lawyer

divorce legal terms

The holidays are the most wonderful time of the year. Except for those who are on the verge of a breakup and might be headed towards a divorce. For those with turmoil in their marriage, holidays can quickly become the most stressful time of the year! When

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Sep 2022

How Mistakes on Your Financial Declaration 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!] Based on Rule 20, SCRFC, almost all cases in South Carolina Family Court require each party to complete a “financial declaration.”   The

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Dec 2021

How Can You Reduce The Cost of Your Divorce?

No one enjoys the process of getting divorced and paying a lawyer makes it that much more painful. Many clients want to reduce the cost of their divorce without sacrificing the quality of their representation. Here are eight ways you can save money and

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Oct 2021

5 Tips to Be Empowered During Divorce Litigation

When a marriage breaks down and court orders become part of your life, you can feel a complete loss of control. Here are 5 tips to be empowered during divorce litigation: 1. Ask your attorney for feedback and accept it openly. Divorce lawyers are often

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