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As a general rule, divorce has been progressively becoming less common. It was very uncommon 50 years ago, but then no-fault divorce laws came on the books. These caused a quick spike in divorce rates as they became easier to obtain. But, since that time, the rate has...
For better, for worse. That is a vow many newlyweds make, but when reality hits and divorce is in the offing, you might be unprepared for its outcome. This is where a prenuptial agreement comes in. However, a common conception is that having a prenup signifies doom...
You're excited to get married. You and your significant other have been engaged for months or maybe over a year. You've been planning the wedding and planning your life together after you get married. But then you start thinking about the financial realities of...
A lot of parents struggle with the idea of getting divorced. They know that they would like to split up and that they would each personally be happier if they were no longer married. But they have children now, and they generally believe that it will be better for the...
In South Carolina, divorcing spouses have several options for spousal support (aka, alimony). Examples include periodic, rehabilitative and lump-sum alimony, to name a few. Lump-sum alimony, sometimes called a buyout, is an ideal alternative to periodic support for...
Grandparents often fulfill an important role in the lives of their grandchildren. They may provide child care services, spending the day with their grandchildren when the parents are at work. They might even live with their grandchildren, along with their parents....
A stay-at-home spouse offers significant support for a household. Even if you don't have children, they can manage the majority of the cleaning, cooking and logistical support for the household. With children, the duties of a stay-at-home spouse often expand to...
Whether you’re a biological or stepparent, there is a chance that your last name does not match the last name your children have. For instance, if you are a woman and gave birth out of wedlock, you may have given your children their father’s last name. Since your name...
One of the most difficult aspects of a divorce is resolving child custody issues. If the parents cannot agree on a parenting schedule, then the courts will intervene and come up with a schedule that is in the best interests of the child. In any case, both parents will...
Things haven’t been good for you and your spouse for a while now. It seems all you do is fight with one another, so you made the decision to divorce. You initially believed you would share joint custody, split your assets and divide the debts and it would be done. But...
