Who Gets Child Custody After Filing A Divorce in South Carolina?
In 2021, there were 2.4 divorces per 1,000 inhabitants in South Carolina, many of which involved child custody disputes. South Carolina’s divorce laws place a
Kinship Caregiver – South Carolina
What is Kinship Care? When the South Carolina Department of Social Services (DSS) is involved with a child, they may deem it necessary to remove
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
The Hague Convention: What is ‘settled’ is settled (at least for now)
“The Hague Convention” means that What is “settled” is settled, at least for now. In a June 2016 ruling, the Fourth Circuit upheld a district
Parental Alienation
Based on my experiences in life and as a lawyer, I find most people, including family court judges, do not take kindly to a parent’s
Two Visitation Schedules Used for Custody
In South Carolina family law, family courts often look to two standard visitation schedules. Moreover, their accompanying guidelines as a guiding star for parents and
Summer Schedules: Plan Now for Visitations
Summer is just around the corner, which means now is the time to look at summer plans for your children, including their summer family visitation
The Uniform Deployed Parents Custody and Visitation Act
In previous blogs, I’ve discussed military divorce and deployment issues. Moreover, it affects custody and visitation. This discussion will supplement those blogs. Moreover, it provides
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
What Is Mandatory Mediation in South Carolina?
Mediation has become an integral part of dispute resolution in South Carolina courts. More and more often, parties must participate in a mediation process before
