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
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
Unwed Fathers
When a child is first born, an unwed father possesses an opportunity no other male possesses to develop a relationship with his offspring – Lehr v.
Marital Assets and Equitable Distribution in South Carolina
Dividing property after a marriage ends can be one of the most complicated and emotionally charged parts of a divorce. South Carolina follows the principle
South Carolina Child Support Guidelines
Live so that when your children think of fairness, caring, and integrity, they think of you – H. Jackson Brown, Jr. The General Assembly, through Act
Those who are Worthy: Grandparents and Third Parties Seeking Visitation and Custody
[T]he interest of parents in the care, custody, and control of their children is perhaps the oldest of the fundamental liberty interests recognized by this
Family Law Acronyms: TPR, Termination of Parental Rights
In the evolving landscape of South Carolina family courts, legal acronyms can feel overwhelming. One of the most serious and emotionally charged terms you may
Family Law Acronyms: UCCJEA, Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act
AKA, BOGO, BLT, BTW… From the world of texting’s LOLs to the medical arena’s HIPAAs, acronyms help us use brevity to speak volumes in every
Military Divorce: Military Retirement Benefits
Life in South Carolina is deeply connected to military service. With major installations like Shaw Air Force Base and Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island,
Series on Child Custody: Part Four, Military Deployment’s Effects on Custody, Visitation, and Support
Ask not what your country can do for you; ask what you can do for your country – John F. Kennedy. As a military service
