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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...

November 25

Posted By: Guy Vitetta
Posted In: General Knowledge
Date: November 25, 2019
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Four things to remember as you head into the holidays with a blended family.

The end of the year Holiday Season can be a frantic and discombobulating for the strongest family bonds. Divorce, re-marriage, and step kids only adds to the fun! Here are a few tips my clients have used to alleviate the holiday crazies when two families are in play. Be flexible: Things ...

November 12

Posted By: Guy Vitetta
Posted In: General Knowledge
Date: November 12, 2019
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SHOULD A THERAPIST PROVIDE AN AFFIDAVIT IN A CONTESTED FAMILY COURT HEARING?

Often those in the helping professions get drawn into the darkness of marital litigation. Here are four (4) things to consider should a child’s therapist be asked to provide evidence in a contested custody case. You are a “fact witness”: Know that you are a potential witnes...

October 23

Posted By: Guy Vitetta
Posted In: Court Process and Procedure
Date: October 23, 2019
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5 Things to include in all marital settlement agreements

Marital Separation Agreements are unlike any other kind of legal contract. Rather than bringing an end to a lawsuit, they establish the ground rules for the future, post separation, relationship and they must be drafted with that in mind. With and eye on the future, here are 5 things to always inclu...

October 08

Posted By: Guy Vitetta
Posted In: General Knowledge , Law Advice
Date: October 8, 2019
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Dividing up marital property: what’s not on the table?

All property acquired during a marriage in South Carolina is considered the property of both parties, except… The term “property” in South Carolina domestic relations law does not simply refer to the house, sofa, kitchen utensils and automobiles. It also refers to retirement accoun...