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
What Happens after a Temporary Hearing in Family Court?
Unfortunately, I utter this phrase more than I would like. However, in my line of work, it comes with the territory because, especially in the
Taxes and Divorce
Filing taxes is something almost everyone has in common with each other. So, when a couple is going through a divorce, figuring out how to
What is a QDRO?
QDRO stands for Qualified Domestic Relations Order. The most common use of a QDRO is in setting marital agreements regarding the division of a spouse’s
Prenuptial Agreements: A wise idea to be entered into wisely
Prenuptial agreements are not on the minds of most cupid-stricken engaged couples. To most soon-to-be-wed, the notion of divorce is about the farthest thing from
The Uniform Deployed Parents Custody and Visitation Act
Military service often requires sudden relocation or long deployments, which can complicate child custody arrangements for parents in active duty. To address these challenges, many
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
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
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,
