Common Law Marriage Abolished in South Carolina
On July 24, 2019, the South Carolina Supreme Court abolished the future recognition of common law marriage. Common law marriage was the legal framework that
Contract for Deed, a/k/a “Contracts for Doom”
Traditional home purchase financing has barriers for certain buyers and sellers who would typically purchase property outright. Some buyers face the high the cost of
Eminent Domain – The Government is Taking Your Land, Now What?
Government agencies in South Carolina can legally acquire private property for certain public projects through eminent domain, but property owners still retain important legal rights
Estate Planning – Advance Directives
Preparing for the future is important, but topics such as your end-of-life decisions are difficult. Nonetheless, making these choices in advance for yourself is invaluable
Estate Planning – Not Just for the Young at Heart
Many people are prone to procrastinating estate planning because it is not a top priority or a favorite topic. While most people have plenty of
Divorce and Estate Planning – Elective Share
If you are considering a divorce or are in the process of a divorce. You may want to take steps to protect your estate before the
Walk to Wendy’s – A Local DUI Case Study
A young woman in Spartanburg was accused of a DUI after passing out at the wheel of her car on Pine Street and waking up
Divorce and Pets
Many people consider their pets family members, but do pets have any rights during a divorce? As of January 1, 2019, California courts can determine
Divorce or Annulment?
Choosing between divorce and annulment can be confusing and emotionally charged. Both options legally end a marriage, but they serve very different purposes and lead
A Case for Choosing a Lawyer
At Hyde Law Firm, we know that choosing a lawyer or an attorney is not easy, and you have many options. In this blog, we
