Divorced Parents and College Expenses: Who is Obligated to Help Pay?
Until recent years, the South Carolina Supreme Court’s position was that it was unconstitutional for a court of this state to require a divorced parent
Imputed Income in Child Support Cases
All parents have a duty to support their children, both financially and emotionally. When parents of children are no longer married to one another. Then,
Tips for Stress-Free Holiday Visitation Schedules
With the Christmas and holiday season upon us, it’s important for parents to be aware of their court-ordered holiday visitation schedules. Most visitation schedules change
Retirement and Alimony – Do I Still Have to Pay?
When can I retire? Is there a golden retirement age related to alimony modification or termination? Some courts have set the age of 65 as
Name Change Series, Part Two: Legal Name Change for an Adult
In an earlier blog discussion, I addressed the issue of legally changing a minor child’s name. As Part Two of the Name Change Series, this
Name Change Series, Part One: Legal Name Change for a Minor Child
Do you want to change your child’s last name? There are several common reasons parents may seek, on behalf of their child, for the child’s
Revocation by Divorce
In 2013, the State Legislature amended South Carolina Probate Code Section 62-2-507. Also known as the ‘revocation by divorce statute’. Section 62-2-507 revokes a testator’s will
Marital Debt
In an earlier blog about marital property, I mentioned that South Carolina is an equitable apportionment/distribution state. However, before the distribution takes place, marital assets,
Cohabitation and Alimony: Reviewing McKinney v. Pedery
A recent ruling by the South Carolina Supreme Court reversed and remanded the lower courts’ decisions to terminate spousal support based on the other spouse
South Carolina Court of Appeals Raises the Roof
Two parties have returned, yet again, before the South Carolina Court of Appeals regarding a hotly debated topic in many marital litigations: alimony. Roof v.
