No one enters marriage expecting it to end, but the reality is that 40 to 50 percent of marriages in the United States result in divorce. When kids are involved, the process becomes even more complicated—and custody battles can be one of the hardest parts. If you’re facing a custody battle, the stakes are high....
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Navigating a divorce or separation in South Carolina is challenging for everyone involved, especially when kids are in the picture. On top of everything else, you may now be facing the court’s decision about your monthly child support payment. South Carolina child support is determined based on your finances, custody arrangements, and the needs...
If you are considering leaving your spouse and having kids involved, you are likely trying to decide the best path forward with the least disruption to your kids’ lives and well-being. One of the many considerations is how to execute the initial separation or move from your spouse. There are countless reasons one may choose...
When life takes you in a different direction from your spouse, you may decide it’s time to move on. Leaving your spouse with your child isn’t always legally allowed and could violate your child’s right to see both parents. Our South Carolina family law attorneys can guide you with legal options to help make the...
As family law attorneys in South Carolina, we consistently work to help clients navigate difficult legal scenarios with their children and that child’s other parent. Withholding a child without a court order could be a dangerous step to take, especially if the court sees that you are doing so as a way to punish the...
When separating from your child’s other parent, even simple decisions can feel complicated. You may wonder what you can do on your own – or what to do if the other parent makes a choice without telling you. Custody agreements can feel overwhelming. If you are unsure of what you can do, it’s time to...
Child support can get tricky. Kids are expensive, and sometimes the court-ordered amount is not possible or reasonable. Maybe you are sending what you can, and you have just fallen behind, or perhaps you are not able to send anything because of your current situation. Either way, it can be a scary situation. After all,...
The number of divorces per year in the United States is just under 100,000. That is a lot of couples jumping through hoops and suiting up for legal battles over the children. With such a substantial number of divorces, there are a lot of opinions over how to decide who gets the kids in a divorce....