Adoptions turn on best interests of the child, not the parent.
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....
Can the “My Lawyer Told Me To Do It” defense prevail in Family Court?
contempt against a former husband for (among other things) failing make certain quarterly payments to his ex wife...
Important provisions to include in all parenting plans
Here 5 topics that should be included in all agreements to avoid problems...
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...
Restraining Orders
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...
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.
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What should therapists do when they get a request to release their client’s mental health file to a divorce lawyer?
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...
Is Collaborative Family Law right for you?
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...