South Carolina Law

Minor Law Divorce Lawyers | May 9, 2025 | South Carolina Law

While South Carolina allows for no-fault divorces, you must meet specific criteria to establish that your marriage was not valid and therefore eligible for annulment. This can be a challenging process at times, so working with a divorce attorney in York County, SC, may help keep the process moving toward the outcome you desire. Ending… read more

Minor Law Divorce Lawyers | February 13, 2025 | South Carolina Law

For decades, South Carolina was one of the few states that recognized common law marriage—a legal status allowing couples to be considered married without a traditional ceremony or official license.  However, in 2019, the state’s Supreme Court decided that no new common law marriages could form after that point. This shift created both relief and… read more

Minor Law Divorce Lawyers | May 21, 2024 | South Carolina Law

If you want to get divorced in South Carolina, you must file a petition with the court. A divorce petition is a lawsuit. Therefore, you must serve it on the defendant/respondent, which is your spouse. Initial divorce papers include the summons and complaint. The South Carolina Rules of Civil Procedure dictate how a summons and… read more