Parents must provide medical support for their children, and, in most cases, the family court will order one or both parents to maintain health insurance for the children after a divorce. But who pays? Below, we will discuss how the court determines who pays for the...
Divorce
Will My Child Have to Testify in My Custody Case in SC?
“Will my child have to testify” is a common concern that parents ask us when they have decided to seek a divorce or when there is a custody dispute. In some cases, parents want their child to testify because it could sway the judge in their favor or because it...
Dissipation of Marital Assets: What Can You Do When Your Spouse is Wasting Assets During a Divorce?
What happens when your spouse “dissipates,” hides, or wastes marital assets before a divorce? When a couple is separated and headed for divorce, they often find that they no longer trust their former partner – sometimes with good reason. All marital assets must be...
What Happens if a Spouse Dies While a Divorce Action is Pending?
What happens if a spouse dies while their divorce action is pending? Although the divorce action ends, any related claims that involve vested interests like requests for the equitable division of marital property will remain within the family court’s exclusive...
What if You Need to File for Divorce but Your Spouse Lives in Another State?
What if your spouse lives in another state and you need to file for divorce – do you have to file in the state where your spouse lives or can you file your divorce action in South Carolina? If you do not meet the residency requirements for a SC divorce or if you file...
Will Smoking Pot Affect My Divorce in SC?
Will smoking pot affect your divorce proceedings? It can – marijuana is still 100% illegal in SC. Even if it were legal and you were a marijuana cardholder, it could still affect your divorce proceedings. In this article, we will look at a few of the ways that smoking...
When do You Need a Divorce Lawyer in SC?
When do you need a divorce lawyer in SC? Your divorce lawyer can help you to get a divorce from your spouse, whether it is contested or uncontested, and part of that process includes protecting your rights – for example, alimony, child support, child custody,...
Child Custody and Relocation: Can You Move with Your Children if You Have Custody?
Can you move with your children if you have custody? Do you need the court’s permission? Do you need the noncustodial parent’s permission? The answer depends on where you plan on moving – if you plan on moving with your children but you will remain in SC, the...
When Can You Stop Making Alimony Payments in SC?
When can you stop making alimony payments in SC? It may depend on the type of alimony that you were ordered to pay, but you may be able to terminate alimony if your former spouse remarries or cohabits with someone, if there is a change in circumstances, or when either party dies.
Types of Divorce in SC
There are several types of divorce in SC – there are five grounds for divorce, your divorce could be fault-based or no-fault divorce, and your divorce could be contested or uncontested.