Category: Divorce
You technically do not need a lawyer to get divorced in South Carolina. South Carolina law allows you to file an uncontested divorce without a lawyer. But if you hire an attorney, they can make sure you meet all the requirements and work to make the process as…
Separation from your spouse can be painful and impact your finances and family. During such a vulnerable time, having a skilled attorney to guide you through the legal process can protect your rights while considering future plans. In South Carolina, there’s no such thing as an official “legal…
A couple must live separate and apart as a prerequisite to obtaining a no-fault divorce in South Carolina. However, many couples decide to separate because their personal or religious beliefs prohibit divorce, or because they need a break from marital turbulence. No matter your reasons for contemplating this…
Getting a divorce in South Carolina is never an easy decision, nor is it always clear what steps you should take in the early stages. If you’re ready to end your marriage, you most likely want the process to be over with as quickly as possible. One way to…
For many married couples, the decision by one or both spouses to get a divorce is one of the most challenging and emotional decisions they will ever make. This decision can quickly become even more complicated if one or both parties are pursuing an at-fault divorce. In an…
When a couple divorces, each spouse’s needs and respective abilities to meet those needs can differ dramatically. If one spouse earns a substantially higher income than the other, the court might order them to make alimony payments to help the other spouse cover expenses and maintain their usual…
If you plan to file for a no-fault divorce in South Carolina, you and your spouse must live separately for a continuous period of at least one year. This period of separation begins as soon as you consciously decide to reside separately. No couple who marries ever expects…
Getting a divorce can be an emotional, time-consuming, and complicated process. While most married couples want to get through divorce proceedings as soon as possible, sometimes a spouse refuses to make a good-faith effort to engage in the divorce process once it’s been initiated. Maybe they don’t believe…
Adultery is one of the legal grounds available for obtaining a fault-based or at-fault divorce in South Carolina. An at-fault divorce can be obtained much faster than the 12 months required for a no-fault divorce in South Carolina. An allegation of adultery affects a divorce case in several…
No. Unlike many other states, South Carolina is not a community property state. In our state, the marital property in a divorce is not divided 50/50. Instead, it is distributed in a manner that is fair and equitable to both parties, which may not necessarily be an equal distribution….