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When a married couple separates, both parents have equal rights to seek custody of their children. But custody arrangements are less cut and dry for unmarried parents. By default, South Carolina grants sole custody of a child to the natural mother if she is unmarried. Unmarried fathers can only petition the…
You technically do not need a lawyer to get divorced in South Carolina. South Carolina law allows you to file an uncontested divorce without a lawyer. But if you hire an attorney, they can make sure you meet all the requirements and work to make the process as…
For many married couples, the decision by one or both spouses to get a divorce is one of the most challenging and emotional decisions they will ever make. This decision can quickly become even more complicated if one or both parties are pursuing an at-fault divorce. In an…
A couple must live separate and apart as a prerequisite to obtaining a no-fault divorce in South Carolina. However, many couples decide to separate because their personal or religious beliefs prohibit divorce, or because they need a break from marital turbulence. No matter your reasons for contemplating this…
It is never easy to decide that you will end your marriage. Once you make that difficult decision, you will have many questions about what comes next for you and, perhaps, your children as well. You may especially want to know how long it will take for you…
Getting a divorce in South Carolina is never an easy decision, nor is it always clear what steps you should take in the early stages. If you’re ready to end your marriage, you most likely want the process to be over with as quickly as possible. One way to…
Getting a divorce can be an emotional, time-consuming, and complicated process. While most married couples want to get through divorce proceedings as soon as possible, sometimes a spouse refuses to make a good-faith effort to engage in the divorce process once it’s been initiated. Maybe they don’t believe…
A drunk driving conviction in South Carolina can have severe consequences, including the loss of your driver’s license. South Carolina law says a first-time DUI conviction will lead to an automatic, six-month driver’s license suspension. Other penalties include fines and possible jail time. A driver’s license suspension usually…
In South Carolina, pedestrians always have the right of way on sidewalks. They also have the right to safely finish crossing a street if they’ve already started crossing. When walking on a street without a sidewalk, they should stay on the outside edge of the road. Motorists must make…
It’s annoying when other drivers follow too closely, but slamming on the brakes to make a tailgating driver back off is both illegal and dangerous. This maneuver, commonly called brake checking, can cause severe accidents and have substantial legal consequences in both civil and criminal court. What Is…