Grounds for Divorce in South Carolina

August 13, 2017  |   Posted by :   |   Divorce,Family Law Blog  

What are the grounds for divorce in South Carolina?  How do I prove a ground for divorce? A continuous separation of twelve months (or more) is the most common ground for a divorce in the state of South Carolina.  Other grounds include; habitual drunkenness, adultery, physical abuse, and desertion.  The court requires that any of […]

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Child Custody Blog – Breaking Down the Factors

July 13, 2017  |   Posted by :   |   child custody,Divorce,Family Law Blog,Visitation  

How is child custody really determined? On my primary custody page as well as my Blog, we discuss the statutory factors a Judge considers when determining the best interests of the child in child custody cases.   The seventeen (17) factors are listed in SC Code 63-15-240 (B). Is one custody factor more important than others? […]

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Step-Parent Adoptions Greenville South Carolina

June 02, 2017  |   Posted by :   |   child custody,Family Law Blog  

Step-Parent Adoptions Greenville South Carolina In South Carolina, the Adoption Statute can be complex but there is some simplicity when you have a Step-Parent who wants to adopt a Step-Child.  We call these Step-Parent Adoptions and I summarize the process below: Consent of the Blood-Parent – The most important step in this process is to […]

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Uncontested Divorce Greenville SC

January 18, 2017  |   Posted by :   |   child custody,Divorce,Family Law Blog,Visitation  

Uncontested Divorce Greenville SC An uncontested divorce is one where the parties do not fight in Court and simply need to be divorced legally. In this blog I will list the three (3) main scenarios when I deal with an uncontested divorce and then what it means for hiring an attorney. 1. Scenario One – […]

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Termination of Parental Rights Greenville SC

September 07, 2016  |   Posted by :   |   Family Law Blog  

Termination of Parental Rights Greenville SC Termination of parental rights is a rather complex issue and often comes up in Department of Social Services (DSS) cases.   In this blog, I will focus on some of the more typical issues encountered. Grounds for Termination of Parental Rights If a parent’s rights are to be terminated, first […]

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