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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…
What are the typical child custody arrangements in South Carolina? Technically, numerous custody configurations can help families meet a child’s needs. Child custody can be sole, joint, shared, or split, depending on what is in the best interest of the children. Understanding the legal terms is crucial when…
While several forms of child custody are possible after a divorce or separation in South Carolina, joint custody is the most common form couples tend to agree on. In these arrangements, the courts might name a primary and secondary custodian. That said, legal custody of children can be one…
Courts must consider various factors when determining which child custody arrangement serves a child’s best interests – including the child’s preferences. Although a child’s choice cannot override the court’s determination, courts may consider their stated preferences if they are old enough to express a reasonable opinion about which parent…
South Carolina’s child support guidelines provide a baseline amount for a child support payment ranging from $100 to $4,431, based on the number of children shared by parents and the parents’ combined adjusted monthly gross income. For example, parents who combine to make the state’s median household income of $63,623 and share…
South Carolina pedestrians generally have the right of way, especially in crosswalks and on sidewalks. However, there are certain situations where they must yield the right of way to drivers. Pedestrians also have some important responsibilities to ensure everyone’s safety. Do Pedestrians Always Have the Right of…