Posted by Ken Peck | Child Custody
Being a grandparent in Charleston can be one of the more rewarding experiences in your life. Like most grandparents, you enjoy spending time with your grandchildren and you want to visit them regularly. Perhaps, something has changed in your relationship with your son or daughter. They may be threatening to keep you from seeing your …
Posted by Ken Peck | Child Custody, Divorce
For non-custodial parents, or parents who don’t have custody of their children, staying in touch can be difficult. Visitation can be limited to just a few holidays, every other weekend, or perhaps one evening a week. If the non-custodial parent lives far away, visitation can be even more challenging and infrequent.
Posted by Ken Peck | Child Custody, Divorce for Men, Firm News
Those of us who have young children know that they can be stubborn, irrational, and prone to tantrums. (There’s a reason why toddlers are said to go through the “terrible twos.”) During this period, discipline can be difficult; yet it’s necessary if you don’t want your children to turn into irresponsible adults.
Posted by Ken Peck | Local News
Charleston is one of the greatest places to live and work in the nation. And soon, there may be even more opportunity in our community. The South Carolina State Ports Authority President and CEO Jim Newsome recently asserted the importance of investing in our local port. Newsome wants to deepen the Port of Charleston from …
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Posted by Ken Peck | Local News
The legendary event that has all of Charleston abuzz is nearly here. It is one of my favorites. Charleston’s Lowcountry Oyster Festival has been described as one of the top events in the southeast by the Southeast Tourism Society. Activities start this Sunday (January 26) at 10 a.m. and continue until 5 p.m. The day …
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Posted by Ken Peck | Local News
This year, the Charleston Marathon returns to give you the opportunity to run for the arts! The much-loved Charleston Marathon will start at Burke Middle High School in Charleston and will finish near North Charleston High School. During the run, you and other participants can enjoy the beautiful scenery of the Lowcountry. The marathon route …
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Posted by Ken Peck | Divorce
Divorce is not something that most people take lightly. It’s a process that is challenging and sometimes heartbreaking, particularly when undergone without the help of an experienced Charleston divorce attorney. People end their marriages for a variety of reasons, whether because of a specific cause—like infidelity—or general unhappiness. Now a new divorce question has arisen: …
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Posted by Ken Peck | Local News
What are you doing this New Year’s Eve? If you’re like many families in Charleston, you might be heading downtown to “Happy New Year Charleston!” This community celebration is a much-loved tradition in the area for good reasons. “Happy New Year Charleston!” is a free, family-oriented series of events that celebrate the beginning of the …
Posted by Ken Peck | Divorce
When you’re divorced, the holiday season can be more stressful and complicated, especially if you have kids. Will you go to a holiday party if your ex-spouse will be there? Will you and your ex-spouse celebrate together with your kids, or will you have separate celebrations? How will you divide your time with the children? …
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Posted by Ken Peck | Local News
Few holiday displays are more magical and exciting than the Charleston Holiday Festival of Lights. Each year, the James Island County Park lights up more than two million lights. The park’s enchanting light display covers three miles! The festival is the perfect family outing this holiday season, and I encourage you to take your kids. …
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