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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Posted by Ken Peck | Child Custody
Too often in a divorce, the gloves come off – and the split gets ugly! If the children get caught in the divorce “cross-fire,” they can suffer severe emotional damages. By putting the needs of your children first and working with a skilled child counselor and an experienced Charleston divorce lawyer, you can minimize many …
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Posted by Ken Peck | Divorce
When getting a divorce, most people want to avoid going to court at all costs. As a result, many are attracted to the idea of a collaborative divorce. What is a collaborative divorce? In a collaborate divorce, each spouse hires his or her own attorney and agrees to go through the collaborative process.
Posted by Ken Peck | Local News
Charleston is a city with a rich history and a wonderful community. Its residents are proud to call Charleston home. Charleston is also the site of the production of the Boeing 787 Dreamliner. The 787 is manufactured in two facilities, one of which is located in North Charleston. The Boeing Charleston Factory, located next to …
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Posted by Ken Peck | Child Custody
A staggering sixteen years after the federal guideline, the state of South Carolina still does not have an online system for tracking missed child support payments. This is, in my opinion, an absolute disgrace on the part of the state and its contractors.
Posted by Ken Peck | Local News
On Saturday, October 5, 2013, the 21st Annual IOP Connector Run and Walk for the Child will be held to benefit charitable organizations working to prevent child abuse and neglect in the Low Country. Participants in the 5K run/walk and the 10K run can experience one of the more scenic routes in Charleston at the …
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Posted by Ken Peck | Divorce
For most, filing taxes is a dreaded task. The complicated maze of IRS regulations makes it difficult for the average American to comprehend. Unfortunately, for those recently divorced or in the middle of a divorce, it is even harder. An article in Time magazine provides a number of helpful tips regarding the confusing topic of …