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April 13

Posted By: Guy Vitetta
Posted In: General Knowledge
Date: April 13, 2014
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5 things you can do to reduce the cost of divorce

As if getting a divorce was not difficult enough, the cost of divorce can be exorbitant. It is estimated that divorce and family law is a 50 billion dollar per year industry in the United States. Here are 5 practical steps you can take to keep the cost of your divorce or family law matter […]...

March 23

Posted By: Guy Vitetta
Posted In: Divorce Law , Family Law , General Knowledge
Date: March 23, 2014
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The Power Of Our Family Law Judges

Most people don’t realize that our Family Law Judges are the most powerful judges in our state. A recent experience we had in Family Court demonstrates this point very clearly. Courtney is representing a mom in a divorce case, filed in December 2013, where the sole issue is custody of a sma...

March 15

Posted By: Guy Vitetta
Posted In: Divorce Law , Family Law , General Knowledge
Tags: Arbitration
Date: March 15, 2014
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Should Family Law Disputes Be Resolved In Binding Arbitration

Modern litigation has become so expensive and time consuming that it is rarely an option for all but the very wealthy. Binding Arbitration is a dispute resolution process that is more efficient and less costly than litigation and may be appropriate for many family law disputes. Arbitration is t...

February 16

Posted By: Guy Vitetta
Posted In: Finances , General Knowledge
Tags: 401k, finance
Date: February 16, 2014
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Dividing A 401k In A Divorce

Many people involved in divorce, and often their attorneys, think that dividing a 401k in a divorce is a simple matter. Not understanding the nuances of 401k plans can lead to an unfair outcome for the parties and potential malpractice for an attorney. When parties divorce, the South Carolina law...

December 14

Posted By: Guy Vitetta
Posted In: Divorce Law , General Knowledge
Tags: divorce, litigation
Date: December 14, 2013
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Fraud in Family Court: Can A Family Court Final Judgement be Reversed Due to Fraud

One of the biggest problems we have in the judicial system is disclosure of information. In certain instances failure to disclose information during litigation can lead to a reversal of a later Judgement. In a criminal case, if exculpatory information is withheld during the litigation phase of the...

November 25

Posted By: Guy Vitetta
Posted In: General Knowledge
Tags: Child Support
Date: November 25, 2013
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Is It Possible to Modify Child Support?

Occasionally life circumstances change and either or both parents may need to modify child support. In order to modify child support, there must be a showing of a substantial change in circumstances of either or both parents. A recent South Carolina Court of Appeals Case in April, Hawkins v Ha...

November 21

Posted By: Guy Vitetta
Posted In: Court Process and Procedure , Divorce Law , Family Law , General Knowledge
Tags: divorce, Family Court, separate support and maintenance
Date: November 21, 2013
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Family Court Terminology

Family Court is one of the most complicated judicial systems in which a person can be involved. Understanding basic Family Court terminology is essential for anyone involved in Family Court Litigation. The “Judgement” or “Order” of the Court Unlike many states, in South Car...

October 29

Posted By: Guy Vitetta
Posted In: Court Process and Procedure , Divorce Law , Family Law , General Knowledge
Tags: charleston attorneys, Collaborative Law, divorce lawyer, Family Court, Family law, litigation
Date: October 29, 2013
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How Long Will A Divorce Take

A common question a family law attorney will get is how long will a divorce take to be completed. I wish I could give you a definite answer, but there are simply too many variables in a contested divorce case. Much will depend on the type of process you are utilizing to resolve your divorce. [&h...