Attorney’s Fees in South Carolina Family Court – How Much is Too Much?

Our Charleston divorce lawyers run into situations where a client is ordered to pay attorney’s fees to the other party. In South Carolina, the family court is supposed to look at 4 factors in determining whether to award fees to one party: (1) each party’s ability to pay his or her own fees, (2) the … Read more

Attorney’s Fees in South Carolina Family Court – How Much is Too Much?

Our Charleston divorce lawyers run into situations where a client is ordered to pay attorney’s fees to the other party. In South Carolina, the family court is supposed to look at 4 factors in determining whether to award fees to one party: (1) each party’s ability to pay his or her own fees, (2) the … Read more

What Happens in a SC Divorce If You File for Bankruptcy?

As divorce lawyers in Charleston, South Carolina, we’ve handled cases where a spouse files for bankruptcy. Bankruptcy law doesn’t require a married couple to file jointly. In other words, your spouse can file without you and may leave you “holding the bag” when it comes to your marital debts and other liabilities. This article explains … Read more

What Happens in a SC Divorce If You File for Bankruptcy?

As divorce lawyers in Charleston, South Carolina, we’ve handled cases where a spouse files for bankruptcy. Bankruptcy law doesn’t require a married couple to file jointly. In other words, your spouse can file without you and may leave you “holding the bag” when it comes to your marital debts and other liabilities. This article explains … Read more

Can You Get a Divorce for Physical Cruelty in South Carolina?

As divorce lawyers in Charleston, South Carolina, we regularly deal with situations of abuse between spouses. Many of these cases involve criminal domestic violence and Orders of Protection in family court. In this article, we discuss how physical abuse (physical cruelty) can be a ground for divorce in South Carolina and what other effects physical abuse … Read more

Do I Have to Pay My Ex’s Divorce Attorney’s Fees in South Carolina?

As divorce lawyers in Charleston, South Carolina, we often deal with claims for legal fees in family court. South Carolina’s family court judges have the ability to award attorney’s fees to one party in most family court cases. Whether the issues are custody, divorce, contempt, or nearly anything else, attorney’s fees are on the table. … Read more

How to Get an Order of Protection or a Restraining Order in South Carolina

Because the attorneys of Futeral & Nelson, LLC are both criminal defense attorneys and family court lawyers, we’ve helped clients get restraining orders or family court orders of protection in Charleston, Dorchester, and Berkeley Counties. In this article, we answer some of the most common questions people ask lawyers about restraining orders and orders of … Read more

How Do You Legally Change Your Name in South Carolina?

Changing Your Name in South Carolina - Charleston Family Lawyers

As Charleston divorce lawyers who handle name changes, we’re often asked about how to change a name (or my child’s name) in South Carolina. Legal name changes generally fall in one of three categories: (1) resuming a maiden name after a divorce; (2) changing an adult’s name; or (3) changing a child’s name. In this article, we … Read more

How to Represent Yourself in a South Carolina Divorce

[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”]As a Charleston divorce lawyer with over 29 years of experience, I don’t recommend that anyone represent themselves in their divorce. As the saying goes, “If you think hiring a professional is expensive, wait … Read more

How to Change Child Custody in South Carolina

As a child custody attorney in Charleston, I’ve dealt with many cases where a client wants to know how to change custody after their divorce. In South Carolina, the family court always has the power to modify a previous court order of custody whether the order is for sole or joint custody. Asking the family court to … Read more