Author: Ed Anderson
The attorneys of McKinney, Tucker & Lemel, LLC are pleased to announce our 2021 Essay and Video Competition with $1,500 in scholarship prizes. The law firm is now accepting entries for the scholarship competition. Two students will be selected as first and second place winners and awarded scholarship prizes to…
Restraining orders are sought when a person is the victim of domestic violence or is somehow in harm’s way. These orders are issued by the courts to stop actions that threaten the health and wellbeing of another individual. While the concept of restraining orders is simple enough, the…
If you are considering divorcing your spouse in South Carolina, you may be wondering if legal separation is an option, and what that would entail. In South Carolina, “legal separation” is not an official status, so you will still be legally married until a judge signs the divorce…
Anyone who rides on a motorcycle in South Carolina that is under the age of 21 – operators and passengers alike – must wear a helmet that has S.C. Department of Public Safety approval. To meet this standard, the helmet must have a neck or chin strap. It…
During a child custody dispute in South Carolina, you will likely go through mediation. In mediation, a neutral third party called a mediator tries to help you and the other parent to agree on a parenting plan. If you cannot reach an agreement with the other parent, then a family…
Our law firm was thrilled to see the talent, creativity, and dedication among those who applied for our 2019 scholarship awards. We received many well-researched and thoughtful entries from high school, college, and graduate students from throughout the country. The attorneys of McKinney, Tucker & Lemel, LLC, had asked…
The period following the untimely death of a family member is an incredibly difficult time. If the death occurred because of someone else’s negligence, the pain is worse. As you consider legal action under South Carolina law, you will need experienced legal assistance to navigate the state’s complex wrongful…
It is never easy to decide that you will end your marriage. Once you make that difficult decision, you will have many questions about what comes next for you and, perhaps, your children as well. You may especially want to know how long it will take for you…
Gather copies of all available financial documents. A top priority is proof of both your current income and your spouse’s current income, such as tax returns, recent paystubs, or banking records. The court will also need proof of the value of all marital property and the amount of any…