Guardianships and conservatorships are often confused, and not surprisingly, people have a number of questions about what each is and how they work. Here is a look at some of the most frequently asked questions regarding conservatorships and guardianships.   What is a Guardian? What is a Conservator? Guardians are appointed by the court to…

Spousal privilege is an interesting area of law that can intimidate many newly-married couples. Can you be forced to testify against your spouse in a legal matter? In the state of South Carolina, the answer is typically no. The idea behind spousal privilege is to protect the sanctity of marriage and not force someone to…

On Sunday, the HBO comedy-news program “Last Week Tonight” took their main show segment to highlight the issues of Guardianship in the United States. Host John Oliver first presented the case of the Rudy and Renny North — a Las Vegas couple who found themselves ensnared in a broken system of Guardianship. Without any prior…

Spousal privilege is an interesting area of law that can intimidate many newly-married couples. Can you be forced to testify against your spouse in a legal matter? In the state of South Carolina, the answer is typically no. The idea behind spousal privilege is to protect the sanctity of marriage and not force someone to…

Married couples who are in the middle of a divorce or are planning to file for divorce will want to familiarize themselves with the new federal tax law taking effect in 2019. Currently, the law allows the person who is required to pay alimony to deduct the entire amount from their federal income tax returns….

It’s pretty uncommon to find anyone who isn’t active on at least one social media channel these days. And, given that many people overshare on their online profiles, the use of social media in litigation is on the rise. Plaintiffs’ social media posts, comments, and activities have been used by defense attorneys in everything from…

The divorce process is almost always difficult and stressful. Distribution of assets is one of the most stressful and typically most emotional parts of divorce. The process can suddenly become much more difficult if your soon-to-be ex is attempting to hide assets. If you suspect your spouse may be hiding assets or money, you may…

Going through a divorce in South Carolina is a complex process, which includes the distribution of marital assets. South Carolina divides marital assets on the theory of equitable distribution. This means assets are not split 50/50, and there is no guarantee of what percentage of the assets each spouse will get. A number of factors…

If either party in a pending divorce owns a business, it can certainly complicate the process. In many cases, the business may be a professional practice, like that of a lawyer’s, doctor’s, therapist’s, etc. In a number of other states, community property laws apply, but in South Carolina, marital assets are divided equitably. Business Valuations…

While many states recognize marital assets as community property, South Carolina does not. During a divorce in South Carolina, marital assets are divided based on the theory of equitable distribution. This is not an automatic 50/50 split as you might be thinking. The courts look at a selection of variables, including overall debts and assets,…