Are You Stuck Paying Forever: How Long Does Alimony Actually Last in South Carolina?
Going through a divorce can be a challenging and confusing time, especially when it comes to financial concepts like alimony. If you're in South Carolina and wondering how long alimony lasts or have other questions about alimony laws, you're not alone. Let's...
Read MoreHow Long Will Alimony Last? Answers for South Carolinians Headed for Divorce
During divorces, many people are afraid of having to pay alimony. They wonder how long alimony will last and worry about whether they will still be able to live comfortably despite their alimony obligation. S.C. Code Ann. § 20-3-120 allows...
Read MoreHow the Family Court Can Establish Support Based on Imputed Income
Imputed income refers to the amount of money a person could earn if they were working at their full capacity, regardless of their actual earnings. Under South Carolina law, the Family Court can establish support obligations based on money you don’t...
Read MoreZipper Clause and Types of Agreements in Family Law
Not all family law cases are resolved in litigation — instead, most cases end when all parties come to an agreement. There are many advantages to resolving your case by agreement, like avoiding the costs and time associated with trial. Agreements can be...
Read More3 Ways Tax Law Changes Will Affect Alimony in South Carolina Divorces
On December 22, 2017, President Trump signed the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 into law, which made tax law changes to the Internal Revenue Code. Some of those changes became effective on January 1, 2019. Alimony is money paid by one spouse to another...
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