As family law attorneys in Charleston, we are often asked about whether our laws gives a grandparent rights in South Carolina. In this article, we explain a grandparent’s rights to visitation or custody in South Carolina. Also, we explain an important legal concept known as the psychological-parent doctrine. Lastly, we give pointers on how a grandparent … Read more
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
As child custody lawyers in Charleston, South Carolina., we wrote this article to give parents a comprehensive understanding of child custody laws in South Carolina. In this article, we’ll explain the types of custody in South Carolina, the factors the family court considers when deciding custody, and how to convince the court should you should … Read more
As family law attorneys in Charleston, we are often asked about the rights of grandparents in divorce, visitation, and custody cases in South Carolina. Sometimes, one of the parents dies, and the other parent withholds the child from his or her in-laws. Sometimes, the grandparents have a falling out with their own child and are … Read more
Our custody and divorce lawyers in Charleston have handled many cases involving custody of a child whose parents never married. In some respects, family court cases involving unmarried parents can be simpler than a traditional divorce because they do not involve issues such as alimony or the division of assets. However, custody claims between unwed … Read more
As a divorce lawyer in Charleston, South Carolina, with over 29 years of experience, I’ve listened to the frustrations of many parents who are dealing with a passive-aggressive co-parent. In my experience, passive-aggressive behavior is one of the most common problems divorcing parents experience. Unfortunately, a passive-aggressive parent turns mundane, routine events (such as pick-up … Read more
As child custody lawyers in Charleston, South Carolina, we deal with cases where one parent turns the parties’ children against the other parent. Many refer to these acts of poisoning a child’s relationship with a parent as Parental Alienation Syndrome (PAS). Essentially, parental alienation is a form of emotional abuse whereby one parent damages or … Read more
As divorce attorneys in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, we know that custody disputes can be among the most difficult cases for a divorce lawyer to handle. In South Carolina, a child does not get to choose which parent to live with, but the family court may consider the child’s preference. This article examines all of … Read more
As divorce attorneys in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, we know that custody disputes can be among the most difficult cases for a divorce lawyer to handle. In South Carolina, a child does not get to choose which parent to live with, but the family court may consider the child’s preference. This article examines all of … Read more
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