Posted by Ken Peck | Divorce
A popular, old adage says that if your marriage lasts five years, you don’t have to worry about divorce. Like many people, you may be surprised to hear that friends or family members are divorcing after decades of marriage. Unfortunately, no marriage—regardless of how long it has lasted—is immune from the risk of divorce. Some …
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Posted by Ken Peck | Divorce Laws
When married, it is nearly always financially advantageous to file a joint tax return. However, what was once a benefit can become a disaster if you divorce and are later audited. When you and your spouse file jointly, each of you becomes individually liable for the full amount of any taxes due, including interest and …
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Posted by Ken Peck | Divorce
When you got married, you and your spouse promised to love and support each other for the rest of your lives, for better or worse, for richer or poorer, and in sickness and health. Unfortunately, however, you might now be finding that your spouse isn’t holding true to his vows. A recent article in WebMD …
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Posted by Ken Peck | Child Custody
One of the first thoughts that runs through your mind during your divorce is how the divorce will affect your children. You want to know if they will be upset, if your relationship with them will stay the same, and if you will still be able to see them when you want. If you are …
Posted by Ken Peck | Firm News
Since 1995, divorce and family law attorney Kenneth Peck has received the AV Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell. An AV Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell indicates that a lawyer has the highest level of ethical standards and legal ability. Only the lawyers who have achieved the highest level of professional excellence earn this award.
Posted by Ken Peck | Divorce
Unless you plan ahead, your Charleston divorce can wreak havoc on your finances. It can affect your financial security in ways that you expect—like the cost of the divorce itself and your reduced household income after the divorce is finalized—and in ways that you never anticipated. One of the most frequently overlooked financial details of …
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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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