General Knowledge Archives - Vitetta Family Law

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 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...

September 25

Posted By: Guy Vitetta
Posted In: General Knowledge , Law Advice , Litigation
Date: September 25, 2019
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Keeping divorce fees down

Divorce cases can be very expensive, but the proper use of a mental health professional can help keep the costs reasonable and provide an opportunity for a litigant to make informed, reason decisions. ...

September 12

Posted By: Guy Vitetta
Posted In: General Knowledge
Date: September 12, 2019
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Our laws encourages people to reach out of court settlements. Once an agreement has been made, it may be binding on both parties.

Many marital settlement agreement are the result of lengthly negotiations. Sometimes after an agreement has been signed one of the parties feels that they got the short end of the stick and want to back out. Can they do this? Our laws encourages people to reach out of court settlements and were desi...