Let’s talk about ‘your day in court.’ Every lawyer hears this phrase a few times a week from new clients. There’s a perception out here in the general population – no doubt fueled by a hundred TV shows – that one is vindicated when they win in court. There’s a reason for that – reaching…
A friend of Indigo Family Law spent last Wednesday in an Emergency room (he’s fine). He had just had a physical a week earlier, everything was good but his doctor adjusted a medication and added a new one. A few days later he woke up with lightheadedness, vertigo, a raging headache and trouble catching his…
Peace of mind is difficult to attain during major crisis situations. The near-full school, business and court lockdowns associated with the coronavirus and COVID-19 spread are no different. For someone who has made the decision to file for a divorce during this troubling time but yet to begin the process, multiply the raw emotions exponentially.…
The unprecedented shutdowns around the country due to the coronavirus have reached Horry and Georgetown Counties. Schools are shuttered, meaning our children are home – and need care and educational instruction from their parents and guardians even more than normal. Restaurants and popular entertainment spots are closed, leading to fewer distractions or opportunities to blow…
A tenancy by the entirety is a common way for married couples to hold property and have it easily pass from one spouse to the other upon one spouse’s death. South Carolina doesn’t recognize tenancies by the entirety, but there are planning steps you can take to get the same effect. What is a Tenancy…
When you make financial and healthcare decisions in your estate plan, you need to be of sound mind. This is for your protection to make sure that no one is taking advantage of you and that decisions you make on your own are properly reasoned. If you have dementia, you will lose this mental capacity.…
