Category: Family Law

Very few people ever get married with the expectation that their relationship will one day end in divorce. Separating from a partner can be a difficult decision, but in some cases, it’s for the best. When most people seek to end their marriages, they file for divorce. However,…

If you plan to file for a no-fault divorce in South Carolina, you and your spouse must live separately for a continuous period of at least one year. This period of separation begins as soon as you consciously decide to reside separately. No couple who marries ever expects…

Restraining orders are sought when a person is the victim of domestic violence or is somehow in harm’s way. These orders are issued by the courts to stop actions that threaten the health and wellbeing of another individual. While the concept of restraining orders is simple enough, the…

If you are considering divorcing your spouse in South Carolina, you may be wondering if legal separation is an option, and what that would entail. In South Carolina, “legal separation” is not an official status, so you will still be legally married until a judge signs the divorce…

Parental rights are among the most fundamental rights that a person has. The right to care for and have authority over one’s children is something the courts in South Carolina take seriously. Parental rights can be terminated. However, before that happens, a case must go through several steps which…