Rock Hill Divorce and Family Law Blog

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 | August 9, 2024 | Child Support

It’s a common misconception that there is no child support when parents share physical custody equally. In South Carolina, child support obligations are determined by various factors, not just custody. Even if you share 50/50 custody of your children, you may still be required to pay child support. Understanding the reasons behind this can help… read more

Minor Law Divorce Lawyers | August 9, 2024 | Family Law

Common law marriage is the term used to describe a marriage between a couple without a marriage license or formal wedding ceremony. It is based on state law. Therefore, if a state recognizes common law marriage, case law within that state determines the requirements for a couple to be in a common law marriage. South… read more

Minor Law Divorce Lawyers | July 2, 2024 | Divorce

Just because someone files for divorce does not mean the spouses agree to it. The spouse filing the divorce (the petitioner) may want to divorce, but the other spouse (the respondent) may object to it and want to preserve the marriage.  Many respondents in a divorce action refuse to sign any divorce papers that are… 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

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 | April 11, 2024 | Divorce

Is there really dissolution vs. divorce? In South Carolina, divorce and dissolution of marriage are the same; a divorce is simply a dissolution of a marriage. Legal separation, however, is a different legal status altogether. Understanding the difference between a divorce and a legal separation is important because each offers advantages and disadvantages.  The differences… 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 | February 23, 2024 | Child Support

Child support is a financial payment from one parent to another. However, some people are resentful that they have to pay child support and might refuse to pay it. In other situations, a parent may encounter financial difficulties and have trouble keeping up with their obligation.  In either situation, there are steps that the recipient… read more

Minor Law Divorce Lawyers | January 30, 2024 | Child Support

Child custody and support arrangements often bring about a multitude of questions. Some of the most common issues arising in a divorce case relate to child support and custody decisions. One may wonder how child support works when parents share 50-50 custody. In this guide, we will delve into the specifics of child support obligations… read more