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
Hyde Law Firm, P.A. is thrilled to celebrate National Adoption Awareness Month during the month of November. Our state faces an urgent need for adoptive
Divorce and Refinancing Your Mortgage
If you are going through a divorce or contemplating divorce, your marital home is most likely one of your largest assets. Typically, one party retains
Divorce and Child Tax Credits
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) was signed into effect on December 22, 2017. For divorcing parents, parties should be aware of changes to
Divorces Final before 2019 Will Secure Tax Benefits
Under the new federal tax law, signed December 24, 2018, alimony payments will have different tax consequences. Prior to the new tax overhaul, alimony payments
Filing Taxes While Filing for Divorce
Divorce is a significant tax event that complicates the maze of IRS regulations. Only filing taxes is discussed here as this is typically, the first
Name Changes in South Carolina
A name change signifies a major life event, and an experienced family lawyer can navigate this legal process for you. The most common name change
Divorce and the Holidays: Tips to Thrive
As we enter the holiday season, spending time with family is a high priority for everyone. Unfortunately, if you are involved in a divorce or
Divorce Jurisdiction and Venue
Divorce is a difficult process with many challenges, and when a divorce crosses state lines, procedural headaches can rise. The first decision is which state
Tax Implications of Alimony
Alimony Tax Implications Alimony, “spousal support” or “separate maintenance payments”, could have significant tax implications whether paid or received. Generally, the payer may deduct spousal
