On behalf of EGJ Family Law | Mar 5, 2020 | Divorce
Dealing with credit card debt can be a problem for couples who are seeking a divorce. The reason is that many married South Carolina couples share a credit card. This means couples can share the benefits of using a card but are equally exposed to liabilities. If the...
On behalf of EGJ Family Law | Mar 5, 2020 | Divorce
South Carolina is one of the few states that recognize adultery as grounds for a fault-based divorce. If you can prove that your spouse had an affair during the marriage, you may be eligible for expedited divorce proceedings without the typical separation period for a...
On behalf of EGJ Family Law | Oct 7, 2019 | Divorce
Ending a marriage should not leave one spouse living the good life while the other languishes in an impoverished state. South Carolina judges will try to avoid leaving one spouse in dire financial straits by awarding that spouse with support payments. These payments...
On behalf of EGJ Family Law | Aug 30, 2019 | Divorce
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....
On behalf of EGJ Family Law | Aug 28, 2019 | 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...
On behalf of EGJ Family Law | Aug 9, 2019 | 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...
On behalf of EGJ Family Law | Jul 19, 2019 | Divorce
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 EGJ Family Law, we help you determine how much you might require in child support payments,...
On behalf of EGJ Family Law | Jul 17, 2019 | 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...
On behalf of EGJ Family Law | Jul 10, 2019 | Divorce
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...
On behalf of EGJ Family Law | Jul 2, 2019 | 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...
