Mount Pleasant South Carolina Family Legal Blog
How the court divides stock options in a divorce
During your divorce in South Carolina, one of the most complex processes will be dividing your assets. Things can get tricky, especially if you have certain assets, such as stock options. Stock options allow you to buy stock at a certain price in the future. This...
Gray divorces are becoming more common
Older couples who are going through a divorce are becoming the norm, as there has been a surge of divorces for those over 50 years of age. There are various reasons for this, and divorcing later in life can affect finances in different ways than for younger couples....
What financial issues will you face in gray divorce?
According to Kiplinger, the divorce rate for Americans over the age of 50 has more than doubled in the past decade. While the divorce rates for other age groups have been on the decline, as many as one in four individuals going through a U.S. divorce are...
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...
South 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...
How 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...
What 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...
Dividing 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...
What 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...
Protecting 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...
