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SC Family Court Mediation What is Mediation? Family Court mediation is best described as a negotiation where the parties attempt to resolve the contested issues in their case.   Most mediations have the parties go into separate rooms while the mediator (see below) goes back and forth as the negotiation progresses. Mediation is also known to […]

Greenville, SC – Family Court – Financial Declarations Did you know that your appearance in Family Court in Greenville, SC or statewide will likely require the submission of a Financial Declaration? Rule 20 of the South Carolina Rules of Family Court requires a submission of a Financial Declaration whenever “the financial condition of a party is […]

Greenville, SC – Domestic Violence Awareness Event I am going to be one of the speakers at a Domestic Violence Awareness Event in Greenville, South Carolina, on October 17, 2014.  At the Event, I will be speaking on domestic violence from a criminal defense attorney’s point of view.  Please feel free to join us, the […]

Family Court, SC Timeline of Proceedings This is a rundown of a typical Family Court life span, along with the typical issues breaking the chain. It is especially helpful for those who wish to do a little homework before consulting with an attorney. Note, that this information should not be construed as advice, but merely […]

Emergency and Expedited Hearings in Family Court SC Accelerated Timetable Emergency and Expedited Hearings are essentially Temporary Hearings heard on a faster timetable (click here for info on Temporary Hearings).  Temporary Hearings are generally heard within four (4) weeks of filing; while Expedited Hearings are generally heard within ten (10) days of filing and Emergency […]