When a couple decides to split up, they must navigate the often-complicated process of dividing their assets. But what happens when a family business is involved? The stakes are higher, the emotions are stronger, and the legal considerations are even more complex. A...
Tips for dealing with a narcissist during custody cases
Dealing with a narcissist during child custody proceedings can be challenging. It's essential to focus on the best interests of your child and maintain your own emotional well-being throughout the process. Consider these strategies to help you manage the situation...
Can spouses get a legal separation in South Carolina?
Not every couple living in a troubled marriage wants to get a divorce. Some no longer want to live together but wish to remain married for financial or religious reasons. For example, staying married can help ensure continued health insurance coverage for an ill or...
Managing home ownership when navigating a South Carolina divorce
Many married couples invest in their future together by buying a home instead of renting their living space. Joint home ownership means mutually contributing to the property and building equity that can fund a couple's retirement or their legacy for their children...
Do you need a private investigator when divorcing with wealth?
Divorce makes people feel vulnerable and powerless, even the spouse that initiated proceedings. Such feelings can multiply when wealth and high-value assets are at stake, especially in already contentious divorces. Both parties to a divorce want (and deserve) a fair...
What happens when co-parents can’t agree?
There are situations in which co-parents can’t seem to find common ground regarding the decisions that they make for their children. An example could be when one parent wants the child to grow up in a certain religion and the other does not, for instance, or when one...
3 things to think about when divorcing with a business
Going through a divorce means you have to divide everything that you acquired during the marriage. For some people, the family business is one of these things. There are a few things that you need to think about when you’re trying to handle a business during your...
Custody focuses on the children’s best interests
If you’re interested in getting custody of your children in a divorce, then it’s important to know what the court is looking for when making this decision. Generally speaking, they are trying to focus on the children’s best interests and create the best possible...
How can you find the right person to represent you in divorce?
Once you decide it is time to seek legal representation in your divorce, your next step is to find a suitable candidate. You will benefit from a representative with experience and up-to-date knowledge of South Carolina divorce laws, but that is not the only criteria...
Will your prenuptial agreement stand?
You and your spouse are getting divorced, but you’ve planned for it. When you got married, the two of you signed a prenuptial agreement. You knew that divorce could potentially happen and you wanted to consider the financial details first. For example, maybe the...