Category: Divorce

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….

When Ed Anderson was a teenager in Chattanooga, he knew that he wanted to be a family-law attorney.  His parents and grandparents taught him the importance of treating everyone as though they are members of his own family, and he took their advice to heart. Following the familial guidance he’d received,…

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…