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.
What’s in the Best Interest of the Child?
Even if you have never been involved in a child custody dispute, you have probably heard the phrase, “What’s in the best interest of the
Determining Alimony in S.C. – When and How Much?
Unlike child support calculations, which generally follow the Department of Social Services Guidelines and the nifty Child Support Calculator attendant (see my earlier blog regarding
How Does a Lawyer Help Me Sell My House?
Selling your home is one of the biggest financial endeavors you’ll ever undertake. Your home is most likely the largest investment you’ll ever make and
Finding YOUR Real Estate Lawyer
The state of South Carolina requires you to use a real estate lawyer when buying or selling a house. As discussed earlier, YOUR real estate
What to do after a Car Wreck
The immediate aftermath of an automobile accident is stress and adrenaline, and chances are you won’t think straight. This time, however, is crucial, so here
Questions to Ask Your Personal Injury Attorney
The aftermath of a personal injury is always stressful. Of course, there is the immediate worry about the personal injury itself, but there are also
Do You Know about Escrow?
A common feature of many real estate transactions is a provision for escrow. This means a third party (the escrow agent) takes some part of
