Sometimes couples realize months or even just weeks into their marriage that it was a mistake. They may have gotten caught up in the romance. Maybe they got married on a whim when they weren’t completely sober. Other times, one or both spouses learn something about...
Preventing problems with your ignition interlock device
If you’re required to get an ignition interlock device (IID) after a drunk driving conviction in South Carolina, you must follow the rules of the Ignition Interlock Device Program (IIDP). Having an IID installed in your vehicle(s) allows you to drive legally on a “II”...
Can I refuse to take a Breathalyzer test in South Carolina?
If a police officer pulls you over on suspicion of driving under influence (DUI), the officer may request you to take a number of sobriety tests. These may include the request to walk a straight line, balance on one leg or take a Breathalyzer test. Law enforcement...
Understand the dangers of working around electricity
People work around electricity on a daily basis without thinking too much about the dangers of being around electrical currents. However, people in certain positions are at risk of coming into contact with high voltage currents. Knowing the proper way to handle these...
What are the consequences of your ex hiding assets in a divorce?
One of the earliest steps in a divorce is the disclosure of your assets. You and your spouse have to provide an inventory of your property and debts to one another and possibly to the court so that you can settle your property division issues. Unfortunately, some...
Can you keep your house in a divorce?
If you’re getting divorced and you and your spouse live in a home that you bought together, that means it’s a marital asset. You both have a right to it. In order to keep it, you may need to surrender other assets. For instance, perhaps you and your spouse have an...
Does a spouse’s mental illness play a role in a divorce?
There are many valid reasons why couples divorce in South Carolina. Maybe the romance is long gone and can’t be re-ignited. Financial issues may be involved. Your spouse has been unfaithful, and the trust between you has dissolved. The two of you disagree on just...
You can avoid these common discipline mistakes made by co-parents
Disciplining a child is difficult enough when parents live in the same home and get along. After separation and divorce, it can become one of the biggest challenges of co-parenting. Ideally, you and your co-parent would have the same expectations for your child,...
Common underage DUI punishments
Sometimes, you might make the mistake of using an illegal substance and then thinking that you can drive. Even if you're an adult, there are consequences to these actions. If you're underage and driving in South Carolina, those consequences could be more severe. Fines...
Do gray divorces impact adult children?
Going through a divorce could be a trying time for everyone, including children. Some people assume that only young children face problems when their parents break up. However, adult children can also go through much pain when their parents experience a "gray...