4701 Oleander Drive, Suite A
Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
4701 Oleander Drive, Suite A
Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
What is “marital misconduct” and how can it affect your divorce in SC? The short answer is that the family court might punish a spouse for “behaving badly,” whether that involves violence, substance abuse, adultery, or bad parenting. SC’s divorce laws instruct family judges to…
What are reasons to hire a workers' comp attorney in SC? Do you need a workers’ compensation lawyer to get your claim approved? Workers’ compensation coverage should be automatic if you are injured on the job and if your workplace has more than four employees,…
When is evidence of flight or evidence of "consciousness of guilt" admissible? In State v. Middleton, the SC Supreme Court reversed a conviction for CSC third-degree (rape) in Charleston County. At trial, the court permitted a detective to testify that Middleton’s reluctance to subject himself…
What happens when a passenger in a vehicle causes a car crash? Are they liable for the resulting damages? Does the driver’s insurance still cover the damages? The laws of negligence determine who is liable for a collision, which could mean the responsible party is…
What happens when one or both spouses own a business or are self-employed in a divorce? How are the businesses divided? In most cases, business interests are subject to equitable division in a divorce, even if it is not a “family business.” In this article,…
Whenever you get in your car to run errands, go to work, or chauffeur your children to activities, it is important to drive safely. Although no one intends for them to happen, car accidents occur with alarming frequency. It is important to know about the…
Can you argue medical necessity if you are charged with marijuana possession or manufacturing in South Carolina? You smoke marijuana because it is your medicine, for seizures, headaches, insomnia, panic attacks, or even post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). You need it, and, from where you sit,…
How do you get an independent medical examination (IME) in your workers’ compensation case? If the doctor that your employer sent you to is not providing effective treatment, is not providing an accurate diagnosis, or has grossly underestimated your disability and impairment ratings, can you…
What are the workers’ compensation deadlines in SC and what happens if you miss one? One of the pitfalls for individuals filing a workers’ compensation claim is the strict deadlines for filing documents at each stage of the case – missing a deadline can and…
When does double jeopardy apply in a criminal case in South Carolina? Double jeopardy bars a second prosecution if you’ve been acquitted or convicted of a criminal charge and the state tries to charge you with the exact same crime based on the same facts…
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