What happens if a spouse dies while their divorce action is pending? Although the divorce action ends, any related claims that involve vested interests like requests for the equitable division of marital property will remain within the family court’s exclusive...
Divorce
What if You Need to File for Divorce but Your Spouse Lives in Another State?
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 requirements for a SC divorce or if you file...
Will Smoking Pot Affect My Divorce in SC?
Will smoking pot affect your divorce proceedings? It can – marijuana is still 100% illegal in SC. Even if it were legal and you were a marijuana cardholder, it could still affect your divorce proceedings. In this article, we will look at a few of the ways that smoking...
When do You Need a Divorce Lawyer in SC?
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,...
Child Custody and Relocation: Can You Move with Your Children if You Have Custody?
Can you move with your children if you have custody? Do you need the court’s permission? Do you need the noncustodial parent’s permission? The answer depends on where you plan on moving – if you plan on moving with your children but you will remain in SC, the...
When Can You Stop Making Alimony Payments in SC?
When can you stop making alimony payments in SC? It may depend on the type of alimony that you were ordered to pay, but you may be able to terminate alimony if your former spouse remarries or cohabits with someone, if there is a change in circumstances, or when either party dies.
Types of Divorce in SC
There are several types of divorce in SC – there are five grounds for divorce, your divorce could be fault-based or no-fault divorce, and your divorce could be contested or uncontested.
How do You Get an Order of Protection in SC?
An order of protection from a SC family court protects a household member from abuse by another household member.
What are the Types of Child Custody in SC?
The types of child custody in SC include sole legal custody, joint legal custody, sole physical custody with visitation rights, joint or shared physical custody, and variations of sole or joint legal and physical custody.
Do I Have to Wait a Year to Get a Divorce in SC?
Do you have to wait a year for a divorce in SC? If your ground for divorce is one year’s continuous separation, you will have to wait a year from the date of separation but not the date your divorce action was filed. If you have a fault-based ground for divorce that your spouse consents to and if there are no contested issues, you may be able to get a divorce much more quickly.
