3 Affordable Ways to Assist the Guardian ad Litem in Your Intense Custody Case
As detailed in S.C. Code Ann. Section 63-3-810(A), the Family Court may appoint a Guardian ad Litem (sometimes referred to as a "GAL") in any action in which custody or visitation of a minor child is at issue if the Court will likely not be fully...
Read MoreHabitual Drunkenness Can Be a Devastating Reason for Divorce Litigation
In South Carolina, habitual drunkenness is one reason to seek a divorce. Habitual drunkenness is one of four fault grounds. The other fault grounds are adultery, physical cruelty, and desertion. S.C. Code Ann. § 20-3-10 also provides a “no fault” ground...
Read MoreOne Reason the Court Easily Awards Joint Custody in SC: The Extraordinary Circumstance of Compromise
In Family Court cases, many people believe sole custody means one parent has all rights to the child, and the other parent has none. However, the term “sole custody” relates only to a parent’s authority to make major, life-altering decisions for...
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 More3 Theories for Devoted Third-Party Custodians to Use in Court
Third-party custodians are people, often relatives, who obtain physical custody of someone else’s children. These arrangements are often referred to as “kinship care.” How Do Third-Party Custodians Get Physical Custody A common way for third-party...
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