Child Support in South Carolina – Your Ultimate Guide to SC Law

As divorce lawyers in Charleston, South Carolina, we are frequently asked questions about the state’s child support laws. In this article, we explain what child support is in South Carolina, how it is calculated, the circumstances when the family court may order more or less than the child support guidelines, what happens if you don’t … Read more

Which Parent Gets the Child Tax Exemption in a South Carolina?

As child support attorneys in Charleston, we’re often asked which parent gets to claim the kids on their tax return when the parties divorce. This article explains the general rule regarding which parent claims the exemption, whether the family court can decide which parent gets the exemption, what happens with exemptions while you are in … Read more

What is the South Carolina Military Parent Equal Protection Act?

As a former member of the armed forces and a military divorce attorney in Charleston, it’s been my privilege to help mothers and fathers who face challenges in custody and visitation because they’ve been deployed for duty. Because members of the armed forces can be deployed, relocated, or stationed in another state or a hostile … 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