Facebook Named in One-Third of All Divorce Filings
Facebook has made news this week thanks to its somewhat lackluster IPO. It’s now in the news for a different and surprising reason, a survey revealed that in 2011 one-third of all divorce filing...
View ArticleShould VA Disability Benefits Be Subject to Alimony Claims?
A disabled vet has filed a petition before the U.S. Supreme Court asking the justices to consider whether states are permitted to allow divorce courts to count a veteran’s disability benefits when...
View ArticleIs There Really Gender Bias in Child Custody Cases?
We hear a lot about how the courts are biased in favor of mothers when deciding child custody. A series of studies show that there might be more to the story, as other factors come into play with why...
View ArticleHow Forensic Accountants Can Help in Divorce Proceedings
Divorce is never easy. Having a skilled team of attorneys and support professionals involved, however, may make the process move more efficiently toward a resolution. For the parties in the divorce, as...
View ArticleWhat is “Temporary Relief” Anyway?
Rule 21 of the South Carolina Rules of Family Court states: Temporary Relief (a) Motion for Temporary Relief. A written motion for temporary relief, and notice of the hearing thereof, shall be served...
View ArticleCan Your Husband or Wife Stop You From Divorcing?
Thankfully, many divorcing couples are on the same page about their desire to get a divorce. The fights or problems communicating have been obvious to both parties for a while, and the decision to...
View ArticleWhat’s a Guardian Ad Litem and Do You Need One?
A Guardian ad Litem is a person that has been appointed by the Family Court to represent “the best interests of the child” in court proceedings. In Family Court, guardians are appointed in contested...
View ArticleIs My “Final Custody and Support Order” Really Final?
The short answer is “no.” Family courts have continuing and broad jurisdiction in most cases to enforce, modify or even revoke previous orders. Issues such as child custody and child support are almost...
View ArticleHow a Vocational Expert Might Help Your South Carolina Divorce
If you’re starting the process of divorce in South Carolina, you likely are beginning to realize just how much of the process revolves around money. How much is there, how much will there be in the...
View ArticleWhat Are “The Best Interests of the Child” Anyway?
One of the most frequently used phrases in family law is “the best interests of the child.” Because of that, one of the most common questions I hear from clients is “what exactly does that mean?”...
View ArticleWhat’s a Temporary Hearing in South Carolina?
It’s typically the first big step in any divorce proceeding, but what exactly does a temporary hearing entail? In most contested divorces in South Carolina, a temporary hearing is held to allow the...
View ArticleHow Is Alimony Terminated in South Carolina?
In South Carolina, there are several varieties of alimony, also known as spousal support. There’s lump sum alimony, which is a definite amount and is either paid all at once or in a series of fixed...
View ArticleA Closer Look at What Expanded Mandatory Mediation Really Means
I am pleased to publish the following Guest Post from retired Family Court Judge Barry Knobel, who is a certified family court mediator with a statewide mediation and arbitration practice: Pursuant to...
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Do You Want an “Aggressive” Lawyer or an “Effective” One?
When it comes to lawyers, particularly ones who practice in Family Court, “aggressive” does not always equal “effective”. Everyone loses when an attorney acts aggressively merely for aggression’s sake....
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Rules for Proper Electronic Etiquette During Divorce
Electronic communications can get a lot of people in trouble. Mindlessly sending messages via text, email, or social networking sites without thinking has come back to haunt many people – increasingly,...
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How To Watch Costs In A South Carolina Divorce
Everyone knows how expensive a South Carolina divorce can be. Lawyers fees and court costs can be expensive enough, but complex, complicated cases involving child custody or complicated finances can...
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Can Fathers Win Child Custody Cases in South Carolina?
Not so many years ago, it was almost a foregone conclusion in South Carolina child custody cases that whenever custody was contested, mothers would win unless they were proven to be unfit. Today,...
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South Carolina Adopted Child Custody Case Resolved By United States Supreme...
This week the U.S. Supreme Court issued its long anticipated ruling in the “Baby Veronica” case, formally known as Adoptive Couple v. Baby Girl. In that case, a Native American father used the Indian...
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Cost of Divorce Number One Worry Among Couples
A recent survey conducted by the legal website Avvo, found that those couples facing a divorce said their biggest worry was about the cost of the divorce process. It’s not surprising to hear that...
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Advantages of Being the First to File in a South Carolina Divorce Case
One of the questions that we are frequently asked is “Does it matter who files first in a divorce case?” The answer is a somewhat complicated. It rarely makes a difference in the final outcome of a...
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