No More Pain: How to File for Divorce on the Basis of Physical Cruelty

Divorce proceedings are always hard, but when physical cruelty is involved, every issue becomes more complicated. Understanding the impact of domestic abuse on your case and how to prove what is considered physical cruelty for divorce, is crucial to ensure...
Read MoreHow to Best Prepare for Your Divorce with a Divorce Planning Checklist

Here's how you know it's time to start your divorce checklist: You and your spouse are constantly arguing, with one of you sitting on the couch and the other standing, arms crossed. The room is cluttered and messy, with papers and toys strewn about....
Read MoreWhy Mental Illness is a Concern to the Court in Every Child Custody Case

South Carolina law requires mental illness to be a concern in every child custody case. Children’s best interests are often impacted by their parents’ mental health and psychological functioning, including how they cope with separating from the other...
Read MoreHow Child Custody and Child Support Are Related: Master the Numbers that Matter

People going through divorce or in a family law case often wonder how child support is calculated. Read on to learn how child custody and child support are related and the most significant factors for calculating the amount of child support. South...
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...
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