Family Court

What Are South Carolina’s Custody Laws?

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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

Grandparent Rights in South Carolina

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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

How Do You Legally Change Your Name in South Carolina?

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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

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How to Change Child Custody in South Carolina

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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

The Psychology and Legality of Cheating

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Unfortunately, around 50% of all marriages will end in divorce. As a divorce lawyer in Charleston, I know that many of those divorces involve a husband or wife who cheats. In this broadcast of Legally Speaking, my co-host Tina Willis and I are joined by Dr. Jennifer Gunsaullus, a sexologist from California, and Rhode Island divorce attorney Christopher Pearsall. During the show, we discussed the psychological and legal issues surrounding adultery and divorce. Topics included how to tell if your spouse is cheating on you; whether to confront your spouse over cheating from both a practical and a legal standpoint; how to protect yourself, emotionally and legally, from a cheating spouse; whether you should reconcile with a cheating spouse; and what happens emotionally and legally if you forgive your cheating spouse.

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Charleston Divorce Lawyers

If you need a divorce lawyer in Charleston, SC, contact Futeral & Nelson, LLC. Our lawyers have helped people in Charleston, North Charleston, Mt. Pleasant, Summerville, Goose Creek, Hanahan, Moncks Corner, James Island, West Ashley, Folly Beach, Sullivan’s Island, Isle of Palms, Awendaw, McClellanville and the surrounding areas.

 

What Happens if You Violate a Family Court Order in South Carolina?

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Changing Your Name in South Carolina - Charleston Family Lawyers

As Charleston divorces lawyers, we’ve handled many Rules to Show Cause for contempt of family court orders in South Carolina. A contempt action, otherwise known as a Rule to Cause, occurs when someone is alleged to have violated an order such as failing to pay child support. Every case typically ends with a Final Order. Even … Read more

What is a Prenuptial Agreement in South Carolina?

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As Charleston divorce attorneys, we know the value of a prenuptial agreement for our clients. In this article, we will explain what a prenuptial is, whether South Carolina courts enforce these agreements, the right ways to prepare a prenuptial agreement, and what to do if your spouse-to-be asks you to sign a prenuptial agreement. What … Read more

How Does Social Media Impact a South Carolina Divorce?

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As Charleston divorce attorneys, we frequently deal with issues that stem from a couple’s use of social media during their divorce. Social media provides an open forum for anyone going through the pain of a divorce to vent their feelings to all of their friends and followers. Unfortunately, a tweet, a Facebook post, or a … Read more