Deciding to divorce from your spouse can be one of the most difficult decisions in your life. However, once that decision is made, there will be countless other emotional problems to face down. If you have had children together, who gets custody? How often can the other spouse visit them? One of these issues following…

Either spouse may be awarded alimony under the South Carolina family court system. These payments are paid either periodically or in a lump sum, depending on the circumstances of the case. While there are many factors that go into alimony payments, one group in South Carolina has argued that the laws need to be changed…

When a person goes through a divorce, the last thing they are thinking about is going to jail. However, one man in South Carolina found himself locked up due to various issues that were caused by his divorce.  What happened in this case? When Clint Eugene Doran woke up on the morning of a scheduled…

Divorce or separation is not easy on anyone, especially when there are young children involved. If possible, both parents should remain a part of their children’s lives. However, some states fare better than others when it comes to equal parenting time between the father and mother. Traditionally, the mother has been given more parenting time,…

About 40-50 percent of marriages in the United States end in a divorce. A divorce is a difficult time for spouses who have shared all the special moments together. While parents can easily forget the memories and move on, the whole process becomes traumatizing for children who are caught in a mess they’re oblivious about….

Did you know that there are 876,000 divorces per year? If you’re in the process of divore you’re not alone. In this article, you’ll learn what to discuss with your lawyer and what documents to bring. Read on to discover the essential divorce checklist, so you don’t miss speaking about these important topics. What to…

If you are a woman contemplating divorce, you may have been told by family and friends that you need to be careful financially because divorce inevitably hurts women in the long run. However, according to a recent report, women who have divorced are feeling more financially-stable than women in previous years, and financial confidence amongst…

A new study highlights why it is so important for women who have child custody concerns as a result of their divorce to work with an experienced attorney in order to ensure that they and their children are protected after child custody and visitation proceedings. Specifically, the study indicates that when mothers allege child abuse…

We don’t need to open this article up by telling you some statistic showing the prevalence of divorce. We both know it isn’t comforting and it doesn’t provide any relief or direction to your personal situation. Instead, we want to say we feel for you. Even in the most peaceful situation, we know how divorce…

Trying to divide assets and debts when it comes to divorce can be extremely stressful. When you add in student loan debt, things can get even more confusing and complicated. Many people do not realize that student loan debt that was acquired during the marriage may not necessarily be classified as separate property, even if…

When it comes to small-town values with a big city feel, Greenville, S.C. delivers. The downtown shopping district offers boutiques, eateries, and outdoor entertainment. The scenic waterfalls cascade into Falls Park with the Swamp Rabbit Trail and Children’s Garden available for family outings. But what happens when the water runs dry and the marriage ends?…