Uncontested Divorce in South Carolina
We often see that parties have discussed their divorce and believe they are in agreement as to all matters between them. These issues could be:
Alimony Apportionment During Divorce in South Carolina
In initial consults, one of the most pressing questions clients have is whether their case is “an alimony case.” When determining whether to award alimony,
Common Law Marriage Abolished in South Carolina
On July 24, 2019, the South Carolina Supreme Court abolished the future recognition of common law marriage. Common law marriage was the legal framework that
Divorce and Estate Planning – Elective Share
If you are considering a divorce or are in the process of a divorce, you may want to take steps to protect your estate before
Divorce and Dogs
Many people consider their pets family members, but do pets have any rights during a divorce? As of January 1, 2019, California courts can determine
Defamation during Divorce
“What’s in a name? A rose by any other name would smell as sweet.” Juliet believed a name itself was of no consequence, but as
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 status is discussed here as this is typically, the first
