Mount Pleasant South Carolina Family Legal Blog
Can I get sole custody?
The most common form of custody after a divorce in the modern era is joint custody. With joint custody, both parents share legal and/or physical custody of the children to varying degrees. This is the most common arrangement because children do best with both of their...
Is nesting the right parenting option for you?
Parenting after divorce can be challenging. Shuffling children between two homes is always an option, but is it the best option? Some parents have gone in a different direction and opted for "nesting" (also called "bird nesting"). Nesting is a type of parenting where...
Statistics show that older adults could be more likely to cheat
Marital infidelity or cheating is something that most people associate with younger couples and early divorce. People might point to a spouse in their twenties cheating and use that as a reason why very young people shouldn't get married. Other people mistakenly...
Your 401K savings and your divorce
For many people in Florida, a 401K may represent one of the biggest financial assets they own. When they get divorced, they may be faced with the prospect of losing some of these valuable savings as part of their property division settlement. When taking money out of...
How do you establish the value of your antiques when you divorce?
When you and your spouse divorce, South Carolina law requires you to divide your marital assets fairly and equitably. This, however, may be easier said than done, especially when it comes to your antiques. Keep in mind that any antiques that either your spouse or you...
What are some financial considerations for divorce if you are over 50?
Are you over the age of 50 and contemplating divorce from your spouse? If so, you are not alone. According to Kiplinger, divorce rates have doubled for senior citizens over the past 25 years while in other age groups, they have remained fairly steady. Thirty years...
Is there any way to lower the cost of divorce?
It is natural to have concerns regarding expenses in the aftermath of divorce. For instance, you may have concerns regarding how much in child support you will need to pay. On the other side, you may have concerns regarding how much child support you will receive. The...
Is shared custody beneficial to children?
South Carolina parents focus on child custody matters during divorce. This takes up a large chunk of your attention. It is also one of the most contended areas. Many potentially peaceful divorces dissolve into animosity due to child custody matters. But it is...
Debt during and after a divorce
Generally speaking, a lot of attention is given to the losses associated with splitting assets during a divorce. Many a divorced spouse has bemoaned having to sell their home or share a retirement savings with an ex. It is important, however, for people to remember...
What can the courts do with deferred compensation in a divorce?
During a contested divorce in South Carolina, you and your spouse provide information about your finances and assets to the courts in order to help them reach a fair and reasonable decision about how to split up your assets. For some couples, this process is...
