Does an asset that a husband purchased with funds he took from a 401k he had prior to the marriage count as a marital asset?
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Answered on February 25, 2023
It could be marital property. It depends on how the asset was used during the marriage, or how it was titled. If it was a house or piece of...
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Can I Go Through Vital Records And Hypen My Son Last Name Without Going Through Court ?
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Answered on February 07, 2023
Any name change has to be done by a judge in Family Court.
Can I get my kids back?
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Answered on January 30, 2023
It's possible, especially since your mother is okay with you getting the children back. You really need to sit down with a Family Law attorney in...
What is the retainer fee for a lawyer for divorce? What is the average cost?
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Answered on January 26, 2023
In the Upstate, $300 per hour is about average for an experienced family law attorney. A $6000 retainer is a little on the high side, unless it's...
What happens if a married couple has split up and have no ordered custody agreement?
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Answered on December 16, 2022
Married parents in SC have equal rights of custody until the Family Court rules otherwise. This means if the child is left with a 3rd party by one...
When does child support stop in SC?
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Answered on December 15, 2022
Child support ends when the child turns 18 IF he's not in high school. If he is still in high school when he turns 18, child support ends when he...
How to change joint custody to full custody ?
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Answered on December 14, 2022
You will need to hire a lawyer and file a case in Family Court to change custody.
Do I have to serve my husband divorce papers again if he doesn’t pick up the papers after a failed attempt of him not being hom?
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Answered on December 05, 2022
Your husband has to be served with the summons and complaint. You must attempt service until you get him served. You may want to hire a process...
Can the custodial parent withhold visitation if the custody agreement isn't upheld?
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Answered on November 28, 2022
Typically, Family Courts in SC take the "two wrongs don't make a right" view when it comes to court orders and agreements. In other words, just...
Need to know how to end my marriage?
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Answered on November 13, 2022
File for a no-fault divorce. It should be pretty straight forward so long as you know where your husband is so he can be served with the...