Family Law

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Image is of grandparents spending time with their grandchildren, concept of when grandparents seek visitation in South Carolina.
Family Law

When Can Grandparents Seek Visitation in SC?

Your usual Sunday visit ends when your grandchild’s parent says you can no longer come over. Weeks pass, and you begin wondering when grandparents seek visitation through a South Carolina court to restore contact. Grandparents

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Image is of a house balanced between two people, concept of marital property division in South Carolina.
Family Law

What Counts as Marital Property in SC?

Watching your spouse pack boxes for a rental often sparks immediate dread about your financial future. South Carolina courts generally treat property acquired during marriage as marital property. Ownership does not depend only on whose

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Family Law

How Do Courts Decide Alimony Awards?

Your spouse earns far more than you, and divorce papers are now sitting on your desk. You may wonder whether that income difference makes an alimony award certain. South Carolina courts do not use a

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Image is of a judge’s gavel with parent and child figures, concept of a court modifying a child support order.
Family Law

When Can Child Support Orders Be Modified?

A medical bill arrives, and the amount is far beyond your child’s usual expenses. South Carolina courts may modify an existing child support order when changed circumstances justify a different amount. Until the court acts,

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Image is of a couple discussing divorce paperwork with a professional, representing the process of divorce in Aiken.
Family Law

What Happens After Filing for Divorce in Aiken?

Your spouse receives the divorce papers, and suddenly the questions about what happens next feel more immediate. After filing for divorce in Aiken, the case moves through service and response, early financial disclosures, temporary requests

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Family Law

How Does the Adoption Process Work in SC?

You have welcomed a child into your home, and now you want the law to recognize your family. The South Carolina adoption process generally involves choosing the appropriate adoption type and meeting several legal requirements.

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