Mount Pleasant South Carolina Family Legal Blog
What happens to the family business in a divorce?
If you and your spouse have decided to obtain a divorce but own a South Carolina business, this business and how you divide it likely will become one of your biggest divorce considerations. A recent report in Forbes sets forth the following three options most...
read moreSouth Carolina annual childcare can cost $6,840 per household
If you are going through a divorce in South Carolina, you may suddenly find yourself taking on a new and unexpectedly demanding role as your family's sole breadwinner. At , we help you determine how much you might require in child support...
read moreHow adultery affects South Carolina divorce
South Carolina recognizes both no-fault and at-fault divorce cases. When one party is at fault for the divorce, this determination can impact property division and alimony. Grounds for an at-fault divorce in the state include desertion, physical abuse, substance abuse...
read moreWhat constitutes a fair and equitable property division?
If you and your spouse have started thinking about obtaining a South Carolina divorce, one of the main issues you will face is that of dividing up your marital assets and debts in a fair and equitable manner. Unlike a community property state in which divorcing...
read moreDividing up the family pets during a divorce in South Carolina
Like many South Carolina residents, you may find that dividing property during a divorce is a complicated matter, especially when it comes to the family pets. At EJG Family Law we understand how to plan for the division of assets - including your animals - using the...
read moreWhat is the residence requirement for divorce?
To get a divorce in South Carolina, you have to meet certain requirements and do certain things. The court has set requirements to ensure you can legally divorce in this state. These include a residence requirement, according to the South Carolina Legislature. The...
read moreProtecting assets from divorce in lieu of a prenup
When it comes to divorce in the Charleston area, few things are more frustrating than knowing your assets are on the line. Now that the love is gone and the reality is that you and your partner no longer want to spend the rest of your lives together, you may find...
read moreSteps can be taken for delinquent child support
In a South Carolina divorce, it is possible that one former spouse will be obligated to make certain payments to the other former spouse. If there are children from the marriage, it is imperative that child support be paid on time and in full. Unfortunately, some...
read moreChild custody and visitation rights and court considerations
It is unfortunate when a South Carolina marriage ends in divorce. However, it is not uncommon as people who might have made a mistake when they married, grew apart or had other issues that necessitate the end of the marriage move on. If there are children, it adds a...
read moreFamily law disputes might be negotiated through mediation
South Carolina couples who have a marriage dissolution dispute have, the natural inclination to go straight to court and have the matter settled that way. It is, of course, their option to do so, and, in some cases, there is no alternative. In contentious cases where...
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