4701 Oleander Drive, Suite A
Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
4701 Oleander Drive, Suite A
Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
Is mediation mandatory in SC divorce proceedings? What is mediation and how can it benefit me in my divorce case? If mediation is mandatory, who pays for it? Can the court force me to pay for it even if I don’t want to do it?…
South Carolina has done away with common law marriage. In Stone v. Thompson, decided July 24, 2019, the SC Supreme Court abolished common law marriage. Their ruling is prospective and not retroactive, meaning that anyone who entered a common law marriage before July 24, 2019,…
After your divorce is final, there are many decisions to make and things to consider. A major change like this could be an opportune moment to review your estate plan. Compiling your various estate planning documents Documents and finances that might make up your estate…
Will separate bank accounts protect my money in a divorce? The short answer is probably not, although separate bank accounts may protect your non-marital assets in a divorce… How does equitable division work when there are separate bank accounts? Do I need to worry about my non-marital assets…
What is a prenup in SC? A “prenup” is a prenuptial agreement – an agreement that you enter into before marriage that will control what happens to your finances (and sometimes other things) if your marriage ends. Whether you are the bride or the groom,…
Is emotional abuse grounds for divorce in SC? What about mental abuse? In SC, anyone can get a divorce if they have lived separate and apart for a full year. But you can get a divorce faster if your spouse is physically assaulting you, if they are…
Can I get a same-sex divorce in SC? For decades, people have asked, “why can’t I get married if I’m gay or lesbian?” Now that you can get a same-sex marriage in SC and SC must recognize same-sex marriages from other states, some people are asking, “can I get a…
How to file for divorce in SC? First, talk to a divorce lawyer in SC. Below we will go over some general information about how to file for divorce in SC, but none of what you read here is legal advice – your attorney will be able…
How old do you have to be to get married in SC? I’ve seen information online that says 18, 16, and even no age limit… which one is true? The truth is that, if you are pregnant or have had a child, you can get…
Can a parent put conditions on a grandparent’s visits with their grandchild? There are limited situations when a grandparent can try to force visitation with their grandchild or try to take custody of their grandchild in SC. What if the parent is offering to allow visitation but the parent…
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