Child Custody

Minor Law Divorce Lawyers | September 4, 2025 | Child Custody

Child custody disputes are challenging under the best of circumstances. When one parent exhibits narcissistic traits, these cases can become even more complex, emotional, and high-stakes. Narcissistic parents often seek to control, manipulate, or punish the other parent through custody battles, putting both the child and the co-parent in difficult situations. If you’re facing custody… read more

Minor Law Divorce Lawyers | August 12, 2025 | Child Custody

When parents divorce or separate in South Carolina, one of the most important decisions they must make is how to share custody of their children. Child custody arrangements can be emotionally challenging and legally complex.  Understanding the most common custody arrangement in South Carolina can help parents prepare for what to expect and make choices… read more

Minor Law Divorce Lawyers | March 11, 2025 | Child Custody

When a married couple with children goes through a separation or divorce, the child custody rules are pretty straightforward. The best interest of the child is always the deciding factor, and both parents often share custody. However, when an unmarried mother gives birth, the rules are a little different. South Carolina law automatically gives sole… read more

Minor Law Divorce Lawyers | December 20, 2024 | Child Custody

Child custody refers to assigning parental rights because of a divorce or when the parents are otherwise not together. The general presumption is that children benefit from a close and ongoing relationship with both parents. Therefore, parents are encouraged to develop parenting plans and custody agreements that allow both of them to be active participants… read more

Minor Law Divorce Lawyers | November 8, 2024 | Child Custody

Grandparents often play a vital role in their grandchildren’s lives. In some cases, they are the primary caretakers. Millions of grandparents are raising their grandchildren in the United States or have their grandchildren living with them.  What happens if grandparents are suddenly cut off from their grandchildren or their grandchildren are being mistreated? Do grandparents… read more

Minor Law Divorce Lawyers | October 30, 2024 | Child Custody

Halloween is an exciting time for children. What is better than dressing up to receive free candy? However, child custody on Halloween can be challenging. Parents must balance their desire to spend Halloween with their children and their children’s well-being. That could be difficult if you and your ex-partner do not get along. However, maintaining… read more

Minor Law Divorce Lawyers | October 4, 2024 | Child Custody

When unmarried parents part ways, the big question often is: who gets the kids? Unlike married couples, unmarried parents don’t have the built-in legal structure of divorce to guide them. Getting a handle on child custody rules in South Carolina can clear up any confusion. Legal Rights for Unmarried Parents When married couples have children,… read more

Minor Law Divorce Lawyers | October 4, 2024 | Child Custody

Deciding on child custody matters is the most difficult part of many divorce cases. All good parents want to support their children as their families go through such major transitions, but not all agree on what’s best for them.  Shared custody may seem like the ideal solution to maintain parent-child relationships, but several factors must… read more

Minor Law Divorce Lawyers | April 26, 2024 | Child Custody

The custodial parent is the parent the child lives with most of the time. Even when parents have joint custody, a child typically lives with one parent who is the custodial parent. The other parent or non-custodial parent has scheduled visitation. Generally, having a primary residence provides stability and continuity for a child. Moving a… read more

Minor Law Divorce Lawyers | March 22, 2024 | Child Custody

Child-related matters can be challenging to navigate, especially when they involve where your child will live and which parent controls decision-making. Determinations made during these matters can have a lifelong impact on your child and, therefore, require much care and consideration. It’s important to understand what child custody entails and the different types there are…. read more