Month: February 2016
Back to Basics: Filing for Divorce in South Carolina
All too often, people misunderstand even the most basic eligibility requirements and procedures for filing for divorce in the state …
Read MoreDividing Retirement Accounts in a Divorce
One of the most valuable assets that an individual may own is his or her retirement account. Whether it is …
Read MoreWhat Are the Benefits of Establishing Paternity for My Child?
In modern America, it is not uncommon for children to be born to unmarried parents. Unlike a child born to …
Read MoreParenting Plan Modifications and Relocating Parents in South Carolina
As a parent considers moving to another community or state for jobs, new spouses, family members who need care, or …
Read MoreWhat Is a Parenting Plan and Why Do I Need One?
A parenting plan is a document that sets forth the schedule of parenting time for a child and each of …
Read MoreGuardianships and Conservatorships Under South Carolina Law
South Carolina law provides for both guardianships and conservatorships, both of which may occur when a family member becomes incapacitated …
Read MoreDifferent Types of Custody Under South Carolina Law
Under S.C. Code Ann. § 63-15-210, there are two different types of custody – physical custody, which is the parent …
Read MoreHow Does a Court Decide Child Custody in South Carolina?
Under South Carolina law, judges make child custody determinations based on the best interests of the child. There are a …
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