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April 07

Posted By: Guy Vitetta
Posted In: General Knowledge
Date: April 7, 2021
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What rights do stepparents have towards their stepchildren?

Stepparents generally have no more rights than a babysitter. On the other hand, in certain circumstances, they can get legal custody of their stepchildren. A stepparent is a family member once they marry the parent of minor children. But unlike Mom and Dad, StepMom/StepDad have limited legal rights ...

March 11

Posted By: Guy Vitetta
Posted In: General Knowledge
Date: March 11, 2021
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Tips for therapists to help clients facing the trauma of divorce and separation.

Divorce and separation are emotionally and physically difficult. Many people involved in this process suffer with a diminished capacity to make important decisions and seem overwhelmed by lethargy. Here are a few tips that I hope will help you help your clients that are facing the trauma of divorce ...

February 11

Posted By: Guy Vitetta
Posted In: alimony , Divorce Law , Family Law
Date: February 11, 2021
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Can a person be “common law married” while legally married to someone else?

An older gentleman met with me recently to discuss his desire to end his marriage. Both he and his wife were on their second marriages. They had no children and only some jointly acquired property. He told me that they decided to be Common Law married in 2010 so his girlfriend could get on his...

January 27

Posted By: Guy Vitetta
Posted In: alimony , Divorce Law , Family Law , Legal Advice
Date: January 27, 2021
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Punishment for marital fault

What are the penalties the family court can impose on a spouse who commits adultery or other marital fault? It is very common for me to consult with an emotionally distraught person whose spouse has committed marital fault. The most common form being adultery.For obvious reasons, they want their spo...

May 07

Posted By: Guy Vitetta
Posted In: Vitetta Law Group News
Date: May 7, 2020
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The operation of the South Carolina Family Courts during Covid-19.

The Family Courts, unlike other courts, simply can not wait. People suing for money can wait and delay is the name of the game in criminal practice. Family Court is different. Family emergencies can be fatal; children can be harmed or worse, money can quickly disappear, and immediate interventi...

April 14

Posted By: Guy Vitetta
Posted In: Collaborative Law , General Knowledge
Date: April 14, 2020
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Cooperative Family Law

Lawyers have a bad reputation, and much of it is well deserved. But did you know that lawyers brought us Mediation, Arbitration, Collaborative Law and other forms alternative dispute resolution? Today we are welcoming the latest development in alternative dispute resolution- The Charleston Cooperat...

January 17

Posted By: Guy Vitetta
Posted In: General Knowledge
Tags: divorce lawyer
Date: January 17, 2020
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How does a client benefit in a divorce case when the lawyers are continually fighting with each other?

Contemporary TV culture informs us that the best lawyers are the "aggressive" lawyers. These are the TV lawyers who yell and say mean things to opposing counsel. Might makes right is the conventional wisdom on TV. ...

December 04

Posted By: Guy Vitetta
Posted In: General Knowledge
Date: December 4, 2019
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Modification of marital settlement agreements

The life circumstances of divorced couples will necessarily change as time goes by. Domestic Relations law contemplates this and in certain circumstances allows a person to go back to court and ask for a change to the terms of the prior agreement. What can not be changed: Property divi...