Posted by The Peck Law Firm Divorce Lawyers | Child Custody
Are you a parent who is going through a divorce or separation in Charleston or elsewhere in South Carolina? You may have questions about how the custody process works. In South Carolina, the best interests of the child is always the primary factor that is used to determine custody and visitation. Here, our Charleston divorce …
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Posted by The Peck Law Firm Divorce Lawyers | Divorce
Are you preparing for a divorce in South Carolina? You may be wondering what options you have available if you are dealing with a spouse who simply will not sign the divorce papers. There is good news: Your spouse’s refusal to sign does not mean that they can stop the divorce from moving forward. In …
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Posted by The Peck Law Firm Divorce Lawyers | Divorce
Pets feel like members of your family. They never leave your side and seem to always brighten up your day. Now divorce threatens your pet’s place in your life. You may be wondering things like: “What will my happen to my pet(s) after I get divorced?” “Can a South Carolina Family Law court force my …
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Posted by The Peck Law Firm Divorce Lawyers | Divorce
You and your spouse are divorcing. During this time, you will feel many things: uncertainty, anger, and fear. How can you make sure you get what you deserve? Will your spouse take advantage of you during the divorce? Many divorcees believe they need an aggressive divorce lawyer to make sure they get what they want …
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Posted by The Peck Law Firm Divorce Lawyers | Divorce
If you are considering divorce in South Carolina or already involved in a pending case, you might be aware that there are ways to resolve the important issues without court. In fact, many parties are able to agree on property division, alimony, and issues related to minor children. This might seem surprising when you think …
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Posted by The Peck Law Firm Divorce Lawyers | Property Division
You might be familiar with some of the requirements to initiate the divorce process in South Carolina, such as being a resident for at least 3 months. You will also need to state either fault-based or no-fault grounds for divorce. However, there is another rule that kicks in shortly after you file, and it is …
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Posted by The Peck Law Firm Divorce Lawyers | Divorce
Many people expect divorce to be an adversarial process with numerous trips to court to battle out disputes. In reality, most parties are able to work out at least some of the key divorce issues by agreement. The South Carolina divorce statutes are on your side in this respect. They actually encourage compromise, and a …
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Posted by The Peck Law Firm Divorce Lawyers | Co-Parenting
When parents of minor children go through divorce in South Carolina, some of the most important issues before the court are child custody, visitation, and support. While statutory guidelines are in place for calculating child support, the parties are more directly involved with respect to the other two topics. To set the stage for decisions …
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Posted by The Peck Law Firm Divorce Lawyers | Divorce
Alimony can be one of the most hotly disputed topics in a South Carolina divorce case, especially since emotions are often closely tied to financial issues. State laws allow for different types of spousal support depending on the circumstances, and one may be important to you while the case is pending. South Carolina’s statute authorizes …
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Posted by The Peck Law Firm Divorce Lawyers | Child Custody
Depending on the ages of your children when you go through divorce in South Carolina, child support could be an obligation that lasts for up to two decades. When you think about the way your life, your family, and your child can change over time, you can see why modification to child support could become …
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