Is there common law still active in South Carolina

Common law marriages are recognized in South Carolina. There must be some type of evidence to show a mutual intent to be married - although the...

Unfortunately, there is no simple one answer that fits everyone's circumstances. The Court will consider the totality of the change in...

Judge Brown's "standard visitation guidelines" is fairly specific and is based off of numerous South Carolina cases which discuss "standard"...

In most cases, the Family Court and/or the parties' Final Settlement Agreement will have a provision that neither parent shall have an overnight...

Need Pro BONO lawyer for South Carolina divorce

It is difficult to find pro bono legal services. However, the South Carolina Bar Association has a Lawyer Referral Service which will provide you...

Do I have to allow my 6year old daughter to be able to fly on a plane from SC to CA to see her father with out me?

Generally speaking, your Final Order and Settlement Agreement controls visitation rights. If the Order/Agreement is silent on these specifics,...

Can my husband move out of the home without permission - we are not legally separated

Yes. Either spouse may move out at any time. However, the jurisdiction of the case is where the parties last resided together. If your husband...