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 | 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
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Rock Hill, South Carolina 29732
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