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Generally, you should not voluntarily move out before a divorce in South Carolina unless you’re concerned for your safety. Moving out could hurt your child custody position, increase financial pressure, support claims of abandonment, and weaken your leverage over the marital home. If moving out before a divorce…
In South Carolina, the right-of-way at a four-way stop goes to the driver who arrives and stops first. If two vehicles stop simultaneously, the one on the right has the right-of-way. If multiple vehicles arrive at the same time, the right-of-way goes to the first vehicle to arrive…
If you were hurt in a car accident someone else caused, South Carolina law entitles you to pursue compensation for economic and non-economic losses. The amount of car accident compensation will depend on the severity of your injuries, your medical bills, and your long-term prospects for recovery. Not…
To file for divorce in South Carolina, you must first meet the residency requirements, then file a divorce petition with the Family Court, serve your spouse with divorce papers, and attend a hearing to finalize the divorce. Filing for divorce in South Carolina involves a multi-step legal process….
South Carolina has specific residency requirements to file for divorce. To initiate divorce proceedings, at least one spouse must have resided in South Carolina for at least one year. If both spouses are residents of South Carolina, the divorce residency requirement is three months. This rule ensures that…
The statute of limitations for personal injury cases in South Carolina is usually three years from the date of the injury. This means you have three years to file your lawsuit for injuries suffered due to someone else’s legal fault. If you miss this deadline, you could lose…
Each state has its own dog laws that address topics such as controlling the dog when in public or imposing liability when the animal attacks. For dog bites, South Carolina follows the strict liability rule. Under this law, a dog owner may be held liable for injuries the…
Yes, DUI charges may be reduced or dismissed in some cases in South Carolina. An experienced defense attorney may use weaknesses in the prosecution’s case, such as police officer errors during a DUI arrest or breathalyzer test problems, to seek to reduce or dismiss DUI charges. In some…
In South Carolina, Driving Under the Influence (DUI) is the official charge for impaired driving due to alcohol or drugs. Terms such as “Driving While Impaired” and “Operating Under the Influence” are informal names that refer to the same offense under South Carolina law. If you’ve been pulled…
In South Carolina, DUI penalties vary by offense and Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) level. The penalties include driver’s license suspension, fines, potential jail time, and mandatory completion of the Alcohol and Drug Safety Action Program (ADSAP). Higher BAC levels result in harsher penalties. A driver may face felony…