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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 ...
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  • 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 ...
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  • 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...
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  • 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. ...
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  • 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...
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  • 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 ...
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  • 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...
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  • 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...
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