4701 Oleander Drive, Suite A
Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
4701 Oleander Drive, Suite A
Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
In Brown v. Sojourner, decided June 17, 2020, the SC Supreme Court reversed a lower court’s finding that Tommie Rae Brown was James Brown’s surviving spouse and therefore entitled to an elective share of his estate. Although Tommie Rae and James Brown were married in…
No-fault divorce has always been an option in SC, but now, thanks to COVID-19, a no-fault, no court divorce is also an option, at least temporarily. In addition to the “fault” grounds for divorce in SC – adultery, habitual drunkenness or drug use, and physical abuse, you…
How does the COVID-19 shutdown affect my family court case? All terms of court in the family court have been canceled until at least May 1, 2020, and it is possible that the shutdown could be extended. When the courts reopen, will there be a…
One of the most difficult aspects of divorce for many people is the effect that it may have on the children. Can children’s books about divorce help to explain the situation to young ones and help them to process their feelings? How do you talk to children…
Although many couples who become separated and are considering divorce have mutually agreed that divorce may be necessary, what happens if you don’t want a divorce? There may be many reasons why a person does not want a divorce despite their spouse’s insistence – your…
How is 401k divided in a SC divorce? Marital property is subject to equitable division, while nonmarital property is not. What about your retirement plan that you have paid into from your paycheck for the last 5, 10, or 20 years? Is your 401k plan subject to equitable…
How is debt divided in a divorce in SC? Marital property is subject to equitable division in a divorce – things like real estate, cars, bank accounts, and most things of value will be divided between the parties either by agreement or by the court. But…
A guardian ad litem in Horry County Family Court is a person whom the court appoints to represent the best interests of the child. The guardian ad litem investigates and gathers information to present to the court, and may also advocate for the child in…
How are household items divided in a divorce? The things that seem most important to your attorney – the household home, bank accounts, savings and retirement, and larger assets – sometimes take a back seat when our client and their spouse cannot agree over how…
If you’ve been ordered to make permanent alimony payments to your former spouse, what happens if they move in with a new boyfriend or girlfriend? Should you still make alimony payments when they have another partner in their life who is contributing to their support?…
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