Dealing with the Financial Side of a Divorce in South Carolina

As divorce attorneys in Charleston, we know that divorces happen on a regular basis. In 2014, divorces and annulments in the US occurred at a rate of 3.2 per 1,000 people. Divorce rates for people over the age of 50 doubled from 1990 to 2010. One of the biggest aspects of a divorce is addressing … Read more

Who Gets the House in a Divorce in South Carolina?

As divorce attorneys in Charleston, South Carolina, our clients frequently want to know who gets the house in a divorce in South Carolina. The short answer is that it depends on the circumstances of each case. The long answer can be a little complicated, but in this article, our family court lawyers explain the legal … Read more

Is a Personal Injury Settlement Divided in a South Carolina Divorce?

As Divorce Attorneys in Charleston, we deal with the division of marital assets. Sometimes couples split up while one of them has a pending claim resulting from an auto accident, workers compensation injury, or some other type of personal injury claim. Other claims may be on the table as well, such as a case for … Read more

How to Stop Getting Over-Billed by Your Divorce Lawyer

As a divorce lawyer in Charleston, South Carolina, I’ve had clients tell me that another lawyer ripped them off during their divorce by overcharging them. Besides what I hear from clients’ past experiences with other divorce attorneys, I’ve had cases where I suspect that the other divorce attorney may be overcharging their client. Over-billing happens … Read more