Posted by Ken Peck | Local News
A festival renowned the world over, the Spoleto Festival brings high art to Charleston each year. Charleston’s 2014 Spoleto Festival will begin with a presentation of My Cousin Rachel at 8 p.m. on Thursday, May 22. The 2014 Spoleto Festival will continue through the entire month of May. The Festival will end on Sunday, June …
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Posted by Ken Peck | Divorce
Why do some couples stay married, while others get divorced? The answers to this complex question are as varied as the couples themselves. However, well-respected research done by a team of psychologists sheds some light on the common traits that can foster unhappiness in a marriage. The team, lead by John Gottman, recorded 80 couples …
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Posted by Ken Peck | Local News
Charleston’s favorite race is back: the Cooper River Bridge Run is set to take place in just a few days. Every year, more than 35,000 runners and walkers participate in the run from Mt. Pleasant to downtown Charleston. Participants wind through Mt. Pleasant before crossing the Arthur Ravenel Bridge, which offers spectacular views of the …
Posted by Ken Peck | Child Custody
As a parent, you know how expensive college is. The media is filled with reports of skyrocketing tuition prices as well as the catastrophic effect that student debt has on young professionals. Like many parents, you may worry about how your family will afford the cost of tuition, textbooks, and room and board. You want …
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Posted by Ken Peck | Child Custody, Divorce
They are the questions that parents ask me most frequently when they are considering whether to file for a divorce. The parents want to know: How will my child be affected if I get a divorce? Should I continue to stay in my troubled marriage for the sake of my child? Will my child suffer …
Posted by Ken Peck | Divorce for Women
If you’re a woman 50 years of age or older and you’ve decided to divorce your husband, you’re not alone. Most people know that the divorce rate is high; however, few people realize that the divorce rate among “baby boomers” has increased dramatically. A recent Wall Street Journal article reports, “Among people ages 50 and …
Posted by Ken Peck | Local News
An event that promises to excite, engage, inform, and inspire: what could be better for your kids? The first annual Lowcountry Family Expo promises to be a wonderful event for the whole family. It will have something for everyone, including interactive activities, exciting exhibits, and fun contests. The Family Expo will begin on Saturday, March …
Posted by Ken Peck | Local News
We are fortunate to live in Charleston, South Carolina where we can enjoy so many special festivals and events. One of the highlights of every year is the Charleston Wine and Food Festival. This year, the Charleston Festival starts on Thursday, March 6 and runs through Sunday, March 9 at various restaurants and locations throughout …
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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.