In South Carolina we are now in the third week of the Coronavirus/COVID-19 crisis; incrementally, more and more of our State has been shut down. How do parents who are operating under a custody/visitation order handle these uncertain times? This is a question many people are grappling with, a… read more
Posted in Divorce and Family LawAlimony
There are a number of types of alimony in South Carolina: permanent and periodic alimony, lump-sum alimony, rehabilitative alimony, and reimbursement alimony.
The topic I am writing about today primarily focuses on permanent and periodic alimony, but may also apply to other… read more
Posted in Divorce and Family LawWhat you need to know about the Guardian ad Litem
In South Carolina, a Guardian ad Litem is often times appointed by the Family Court in cases where child custody or child visitation is contested.
The case could be a divorce case where both parents disagree over who should have custody of the… read more
Posted in Divorce and Family LawClients typically call me about Orders of Protection in two scenarios. The first scenario is a when a victim of domestic abuse has already obtained an Order of Protection and is now seeking to hire a family court and divorce lawyer to begin the divorce process. The second, and more common scenario, … read more
Posted in Criminal Law | Divorce and Family LawWhenever I meet with a prospective client to discuss a Greenville Family Court matter, I chart out a map of how his or her case may work its way through the Family Court system in South Carolina. One possible destination on that map is mediation.
What is mediation?
Mediation is a process by wh… read more
Posted in Divorce and Family LawI’ve practiced family law in Greenville, SC, for over ten years, and am often asked, “What do I do if I can’t pay child support?” I advise them to get a family law lawyer immediately. Child support laws are complex, so it’s important to seek the advice of a lawyer instead of trying to navigate them … read more
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