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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...
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...
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...
Although a no-fault divorce is a popular choice for many couples, you have the right to cite fault grounds when ending your marriage. In South Carolina, fault grounds include: Adultery Abandonment Physical cruelty Habitual drunkenness You and your spouse must have...
If you’re a divorcing parent who has had substance abuse issues, you could feel like they’re being used against you if your spouse is seeking primary or sole custody of your children. You may even fear you will be allowed only supervised visitation. Whether they’re...
A trend among those seeking a divorce in America is hiring advisors such as forensic accountants. A divorce can cost a lot of money, as you probably know at this point. Every time you add a professional to your divorce team, your costs will increase. It is best to...
When at least one spouse has a mental illness, it increases the likelihood of divorce. It’s been found to raise the odds by as much as 80%. Certainly, people with mental illnesses also divorce for the same reasons anyone else does. If you have a diagnosed mental...
You inherit a lot of different things from your parents, from your physical features to your personality. When they pass away, you might also inherit their assets. But what about divorce? Could this also be passed down to the next generation? If your parents got...
Recently, this blog published a post addressing the legal steps of divorcing a violent spouse. This post will discuss getting a divorce from a spouse who has not acted violently but displays the potential to become violent. Some spouses are afraid to broach the topic...
There are many myths about family law and custody cases. For example, many people think that a judge presiding over a contested custody case will give the mother preferential treatment. Some fathers are so concerned about a judge's personal bias that they don't even...
