Family Law Archives - Vitetta Family Law

March 27

Posted By: Guy Vitetta
Posted In: Divorce Law , Family Law , General Knowledge
Date: March 27, 2023
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Neglecting a client and their case is one of the main ways lawyers get in trouble.

Rule 1.4 of the Rules of Professional Conduct governing lawyers states: (a) A lawyer shall: promptly inform the client of any decision or circumstance with respect to which the client’s informed consent, as defined in Rule 1.0(g), is required by these Rules; reasonably consult with the client ...

September 09

Posted By: Guy Vitetta
Posted In: alimony , Divorce Law , Family Law , Law Advice , Law Articles , Legal Advice
Date: September 9, 2022
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What circumstances permit an annulment versus a divorce?

Family law lawyers get requests for annulments in generally two cases: a very short term marriage (just a few months) or marriage to a foreign national for a short period of time. In both of these instances, South Carolina law provides very little flexibility. The reason someone may want an ann...

June 09

Posted By: Guy Vitetta
Posted In: Divorce Law , Family Law , General Knowledge , Vitetta Law Group News
Date: June 9, 2022
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What goes on in a Family Law Mediation?

Mediation in domestic relations cases is an adversarial process...

April 19

Posted By: Guy Vitetta
Posted In: Divorce Law , Family Law
Date: April 19, 2022
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Dealing with the narcissist

A narcissist has the potential to cause a lot of damage in a divorce case. When dealing with these kind of individuals, certain steps must be taken to ensure that the process continues in a safe and efficient manner. The New Oxford American Dictionary defines narcissism as : Excessi...

February 02

Posted By: Guy Vitetta
Posted In: Child Custody , Family Law
Tags: Family law
Date: February 2, 2022
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The South Carolina “stepparent adoption” statute provides solutions for single parents.

Most people know that a stepparent can adopt their new spouses children when the facts permit. However the South Carolina adoption statute states that “……… any person may adopt a child to whom he is related by blood or marriage.” Consider the following: A one night stand,...

November 21

Posted By: Guy Vitetta
Posted In: Family Law , Finances
Tags: family law lawyer
Date: November 21, 2021
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Accounting For Special Equity In Divorce Litigation

"A special equity interest is created when one spouse’s direct or indirect contributions increased the value of the other spouse’s non-marital property."...

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...