Lexington Law Blog
Roofing: One of the top 10 most dangerous industries
You love working in South Carolina, but there are certainly hazards to your job. You work as a roofer, so you always have to be cautious about falls. You have to secure your tools and make sure they don’t fall down and hit people passing by or other workers down...
How to discover hidden assets in a divorce
They say all is fair in love and war -- but that's not exactly true in a divorce. If your marriage was volatile or deeply flawed, you might fear your spouse will not play fair in your divorce. When it comes to dividing the marital assets, your partner may try to hide...
People who work in offices are still at risk for workplace injury
When people talk about workplace injuries, it's common for them to picture particularly dangerous careers, such as welding in a construction setting or delivery driving. Most people would generally consider working in an office to be inherently safe. However, offices...
July has more drunk driving crashes than any other month
July is a month where the summer heat can often feel oppressive. Enjoying a cold beer, a glass of chilled wine or a fresh cocktail with refrigerated juice can be a great way to cool off from the summer heat. Alcoholic drinks are also a mainstay at summer get-togethers...
Tips for divorce if you are in an abusive relationship
You’ve finally plucked up the courage. You are going to escape your abusive partner once and for all, get a divorce and create a new life for yourself and the kids. Take the time to consider how you are going to do this. Here are some steps to think about: Seek...
Broken ribs caused by a crash? That could be serious
You were heading out of town when a vehicle coming toward you suddenly veered into your lane. You had no time to respond and ended up colliding with them head-on. This car crash was totally unexpected and put a complete halt to all your plans. After the crash, you...
Will you lose a college scholarship if you get a DUI?
You’re 21, and something you have wanted to do for a while is to go out and drink. For your birthday, you and your friends from college headed downtown to a popular bar. You had no idea how alcohol would affect you, and you certainly weren’t thinking about the...
Narcissists can make divorce complicated
Divorce is a trying time for everyone involved, and it can get much worse if the person you’re splitting up with is a narcissist. These individuals will try to control everything about the situation. They begin to act in frantic ways if they think that they’re losing...
What role will your child’s preference play in custody decisions?
The South Carolina family courts do their best to create unique custody solutions that work for divorcing parents and prioritize the needs of the children. For most families, shared custody or co-parenting will be the best solution to divorce with minor children....
What evidence do police need for a South Carolina DUI arrest?
Driving while under the influence (DUI) of drugs or alcohol may be one of the most common offenses that people get arrested for in South Carolina. Despite the prevalence of impaired driving arrests and charges, quite a few people still struggle to understand what...
