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...
How does divorce affect adopted children?
Like many people in South Carolina, you may have chosen to open your home to a parentless child by means of adoption. According to the South Carolina Department of Social Services, there are fewer restrictions than most people believe, and anyone 21 years of age or...
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...
Steps 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...
Child 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...
Family 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...
How can the court achieve equity in division of assets?
Division of assets in a South Carolina divorce might take a backseat to child custody and spousal support as the process moves forward, but that does not make it any less important. There are many factors that determine how property will be distributed once a couple...
Consider the affect of divorce on adult children
Divorce is a life-changing event that affects everyone connected to the divorcing parties. For some reason, parents of adult children tend to think their children will fare better than younger children will, but this is not the case. A parental divorce will still...
Grounds for divorce may be expanding
South Carolina couples who are considering divorce are oftentimes immersed in the emotional, financial, and personal concerns that are some of the hallmarks of marriage dissolution. They might not think about the various state laws that regulate the process and the...
When is a premarital agreement unenforceable?
For South Carolina couples who are preparing for marriage, a premarital agreement is often part of the process. This is not done with the expectation that the marriage will fail and the couple will divorce, but is so one or both parties are protected from losing...