Tag Archives: Family Law Alphabet

5 Things to Know about QDROs

Qualified Domestic Relations Orders aka QDRO Qualified Domestic Relations Orders, commonly referred to as "QDROs," are one of the least discussed topics in Family Court cases, but they are important. A QDRO is a type of court order that allows the

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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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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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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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Determining Where to File Your Child Custody Case

Determining where to file your child custody case can be complicated. Since the 1960s, Family Courts have tried to prevent people from moving across state lines to choose where their child custody case is litigated. The Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction

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