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What Is a Guardian Ad Litem?

Sep 08, 2017

The judge appointed a guardian ad litem in my custody case. What does that mean? A Guardian ad Li...

Help! My Parents Are Getting Older and I Don’t Feel So Good Myself

Sep 07, 2017

Let’s face it, getting old is tough. Most of us are not there yet, but our parents are. Have you t...

Guess What? You’re Dying!

Sep 07, 2017

Here is the only 100% guarantee I will make as an attorney. I guarantee that one day your life on th...

Can I Take My Child and Move?

Sep 07, 2017

One of the hardest types of cases a Family Court judge or a Family Court lawyer must deal with are t...

Restraining Orders in Family Court: Can I Still Buy or Own a Gun?

Sep 07, 2017

If you are involved in a family court case in South Carolina, a judge may issue a restraining order ...

Do Women Get Custody Most of the Time in South Carolina?

Sep 07, 2017

No. In the past, there was a set of laws called the Tender Years Doctrine in which there was a prefe...

When Does Alimony Stop?

Sep 07, 2017

Will I have to pay alimony forever? Some people are ordered to pay alimony or spousal support. Th...

Will the Court Listen to a Child’s Preferences When Deciding Custody?

Sep 07, 2017

In South Carolina, there is no magic age when a child can decide where they want to live. The court ...

How to Increase Your Social Security Benefit When You Are Divorced

Sep 02, 2017

Can I Claim My Ex-Spouses Social Security Record? If you are divorced, but your marriage lasted 10 ...