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South Carolina law defines wrongful death as one caused by another party’s “wrongful act, neglect, or default.” A victim’s personal representative (also called the executor) can bring a wrongful death claim against the at-fault party seeking compensation for the decedent’s survivors. Taking legal after losing a loved one…
Golf carts provide an efficient means of getting around golf courses, retirement communities, apartment complexes, special events, and other environments. Unfortunately, they are top-heavy and lack safety features found in other vehicles. This makes golf carts more prone to dangerous rollover accidents, which are likely to cause severe…
Were you recently involved in a South Carolina car wreck? If so, you might be wondering whether you need a police accident report and what steps you can take to get it. Here’s what you need to know about South Carolina’s accident reporting requirements and how you can…
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…
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…