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 legitimized couples holding themselves out as married. Previously, common law marriage could be established where the parties: Were at least 16...
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 occurs when a wife resumes her maiden name after a divorce. These name changes are routine and simply require testimony...
In an earlier blog discussion, I addressed the issue of legally changing a minor child’s name. As Part Two of the Name Change Series, this discussion addresses the issue of legally changing an adult’s name. An adult woman who wishes to resume her maiden name can...
Do you want to change your child’s last name? There are several common reasons parents may seek, on behalf of their child, for the child’s name to be changed: a parent wishes for the child to have his/her last name, as opposed to the last...