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Category Archives: Child Custody
When is a Change in Circumstances Enough for Custody Modification in SC?
In Fossett v. Fossett, decided yesterday, the SC Court of Appeals reviews when a change in circumstances is sufficient for a custody modification, finding that 1) the child’s custodial preference, in this case, was counterbalanced by the father’s manipulative behavior towards the child and 2)…
What is “Marital Misconduct” and How Can It Affect My Divorce in SC?
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…
Do You Need a Private Investigator for Your Divorce Case?
When do you need a private investigator for your divorce case? It’s not necessary to use the services of a private investigator for every divorce case. In many cases, an investigator can help to establish the claims or defenses in your case (adultery as a…
Do You Need Expert Witnesses in Your Divorce Case?
When do you need expert witnesses in your divorce case? An expert witness is a trained professional with specialized training, knowledge, or experience who can 1) assist in preparing your case for trial or negotiations and 2) offer an expert opinion in court. In many…
Who Provides Health Insurance for the Children After a Divorce?
Parents must provide medical support for their children, and, in most cases, the family court will order one or both parents to maintain health insurance for the children after a divorce. But who pays? Below, we will discuss how the court determines who pays for…
Will My Child Have to Testify in My Custody Case in SC?
“Will my child have to testify” is a common concern that parents ask us when they have decided to seek a divorce or when there is a custody dispute. In some cases, parents want their child to testify because it could sway the judge in…
Vacations and Child Custody in SC
Can you take vacations with your child if you are divorced and there is a child custody order in place? The short answer is yes you can, but you should make sure that 1) the custody order provides for vacation time, 2) you have permission…
How do you file for custody in sc?
The procedure for filing for custody in SC depends on the circumstances – in this article, we will look at the different ways that you can file for custody in SC, including: When the parents are married, When the parents are not married, and When…
What if you need to file for divorce but your spouse lives in another state?
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Last Modified on Feb 22, 2023
What if your spouse lives in another state and you need to file for divorce – do you have to file in the state where your spouse lives or can you file your divorce action in South Carolina? If you do not meet the residency…
When do you need a divorce lawyer in sc?
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Last Modified on Feb 27, 2023
When do you need a divorce lawyer in SC? Your divorce lawyer can help you to get a divorce from your spouse, whether it is contested or uncontested, and part of that process includes protecting your rights – for example, alimony, child support, child custody,…
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