Child Custody

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

Minor Law Divorce Lawyers | December 14, 2023 | Child Custody

Custody refers to the physical control over another person. In family law, child custody grants a parent legal and physical control over a minor child.  Custody issues often arise during divorce and separation. In South Carolina, the courts may grant sole, joint, or divided custody legal and/or physical custody. What Is Physical Custody? Physical custody… read more

Minor Law Divorce Lawyers | November 3, 2023 | Child Custody

About one in five adults in the United States have a mental illness. Most adults manage their mental health conditions with medications, therapies, and other strategies. However, when mental health conditions cause negative consequences for other people in a parent’s life, the court may order a psychological evaluation in a child custody case.  South Carolina… read more

Minor Law Divorce Lawyers | October 6, 2023 | Child Custody

The fitness of a parent to raise a child is an obvious issue in child custody conflicts. Family courts often run into his issue during or after an acrimonious divorce. Under South Carolina family law, one legal standard reigns supreme over all others, which is the ”best interests of the child.”  In extreme cases, a… read more