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
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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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