COVID-19: Hyde Law Firm is Still Here for You
We are all worried about our health, family, jobs, businesses, and communities in these unprecedented times of Covid-19. You may personally be working from home
Trial Separation versus Legal Separation?
We often meet with potential clients who are currently living in a “trial” separation. During a trial separation, the couple lives apart, although they have
Homeowner’s Associations Are Not All Grinches
A Texas Homeowner’s Association requested that a homeowner expecting a baby at Christmas remove early Christmas décor after the family installed it on November 1.
Adoption Awareness Month
Adoption Awareness Month Hyde Law Firm, P.A. is thrilled to celebrate National Adoption Awareness Month in November. Our state faces an urgent need for adoptive
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
