On January 5, 2022 the South Carolina Supreme Court issued a ruling that discussed the of the "best interest of a child" standard in Adoption and TPR cases....
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...
This Tip will explain the various types of “Restraining Orders” available to protect vulnerable people from violence and abuse. MAGISTRATE COURT: This is a restraining order issued by a local county Magistrate that prohibits any and all contact with another person for Harassme...
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. ...
Therapists and others in the mental health community are often unsure what to do when confronted with a request for a client’s therapy records from a divorce lawyer. Here are a few practice pointers based on what I have learned over the years in this evolving area of law. First, how was the re...
Collaborative Law can be a useful, efficient and inexpensive method to resolve a family law case. While Collaborative Law has many benefits, it is prone to abuse and parties are cautioned to engage in this process only upon careful consideration of all options. Collaborative Law is best used in fa...