When most people hear the phrase high asset divorce, they probably think of celebrities and CEOs. Last year, Jeff Bezos, the founder, and CEO of Amazon agreed to a $35 billion divorce settlement with his wife. That is an incredible amount of money and is certainly considered a “high asset” divorce. However, the reality is…

When two people are getting divorced or separated, the situation can become very emotional in contentious. Divorce is hard on all parties involved, especially young children. January is approaching, and this is a time when there tends to be a spike in divorce filings across the country. Maybe two spouses just want to get through…

Ten years ago, the idea of same-sex marriage in South Carolina was just that, an idea. Staying out of the politics of this topic, there is no denying than same-sex marriage is the law of the land in the United States. When the US Supreme Court issued its decision in Obergefell v. Hodges on June…

When you are going through a divorce, one of the most contentious parts of the process is the distribution of assets.  Who gets what? Why do they get that? How can you protect your house? These questions and more will come up during the asset division process. However, technology is changing the way property can…

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…