Posted by The Peck Law Firm Divorce Lawyers | Divorce
South Carolina has detailed laws which determine how property is divided in divorce, as well as what happens when one spouse dies. Fortunately, spouses can reach an agreement on these issues between themselves and reduce it to writing. These writings are marital agreements. If you sign an agreement before marriage, it is a premarital agreement, …
Posted by The Peck Law Firm Divorce Lawyers | Divorce
In our last article, we looked at divorce myths related to child custody and support. Today, we look at some of the most common myths regarding marital property and alimony. At The Peck Law Firm, we remain committed to helping men and women navigate the divorce process. Our clients need timely, accurate information about the …
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Posted by The Peck Law Firm Divorce Lawyers | Divorce
When people begin thinking about divorce, they often start searching the internet for information on the process. Unfortunately, there is a lot of inaccurate information online. Even worse, some people make divorce decisions based on this misinformation. At The Peck Law Firm, we work regularly with people just like you who are considering divorce. The …
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Posted by The Peck Law Firm Divorce Lawyers | military divorce
Members of the armed service get divorced just like civilians. But many unique legal issues arise in military divorces. Service members are rarely stationed in their hometowns. At the same time, they don’t become permanent residents of their base. Many are also on the move, perhaps being transferred around the country. You might find yourself …
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Posted by The Peck Law Firm Divorce Lawyers | Divorce
Most Hollywood romantic comedies end when a couple gets married. In the real world, two people go on to build a life. And this life is rarely the “happily ever after” of fairy tales. If you’ve been married for a while, it’s perfectly normal to question the strength of your marriage. But how do you …
Posted by The Peck Law Firm Divorce Lawyers | Divorce
Divorce mediation is usually a lot less expensive than litigation for your divorce, but you will still need to consider your options for paying the costs of your divorce mediation. Payment Through an Installment Plan Divorce mediation is becoming more common, and it is often an effective way for spouses to play a key role …
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Posted by The Peck Law Firm Divorce Lawyers | Mediation
Getting divorced in South Carolina can be significantly easier, cheaper, and less stressful when you can convince your spouse to choose mediation over litigation. There are many ways you might be able to encourage your spouse to mediate your divorce, as our Charleston divorce lawyers will explain below. Understand How Mediation Works If you are …
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Posted by The Peck Law Firm Divorce Lawyers | Divorce
Older Americans are cheating on their spouses at a much higher rate than younger Americans, and there are a range of reasons why. Our Charleston divorce lawyers can help you get divorced after their spouse cheats, or after cheating makes you realize you no longer want to be in your marriage. Cheating Has Become a …
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Posted by The Peck Law Firm Divorce Lawyers | Child Custody
The bond between a child and grandparents is an important one, and it can sometimes be among the closest relationships for the child outside the immediate family. Still, regardless of how devoted grandparents can be, they do not occupy the same position as parents. Therefore, it is understandable that you have concerns if your grandchild …
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Posted by The Peck Law Firm Divorce Lawyers | Child Custody
The traditional view of the American family might have included husband, wife, and children years ago, but today’s version does not follow such rigid definitions. Couples often have children out of wedlock, in which case the official identity of the child’s father is not presumed by law as it is with married parents. To establish …
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