Posted by The Peck Law Firm Divorce Lawyers | Divorce Laws
You may still be able to file a joint tax return if you are getting divorced, or you might want to file as married filing separately. If you are already divorced, whether you can file as married will depend on the date of your divorce. Determining Your Filing Status When it comes to getting divorced …
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Posted by The Peck Law Firm Divorce Lawyers | Divorce Laws
Is watching pornography grounds for adultery in a South Carolina divorce case? Under South Carolina law, the answer to that question is: “No.” To get a divorce on the basis of adultery in South Carolina, you must prove more than you caught your spouse watching porn or visiting an adult dating app. Virtual cheating is not enough to …
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We are honored that the Charleston Bar Association has invited the Peck Law Firm to lecture on “Essentials of Family Law” at a CLE program to be held at the Charleston Public Library. Three attorneys from our firm will be speaking, including Kenneth Peck, Andrew Brener, and Thomas Smith. Everyone is invited to attend this …
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Posted by Ken Peck | Divorce Laws
Gay marriage. The mere mention of that phrase stirs strong passions among advocates on both sides of the issue. As a divorce attorney in Charleston, SC, I have followed the issue closely because it could dramatically affect family law in the Lowcountry – as it has done already in many states and the District of …
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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 Laws
Recently, the U.S. Supreme Court issued two important decisions regarding same-sex marriage. The headline-making rulings concerned Proposition 8, California’s ban on same-sex marriage, and the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA), the law that denied federal benefits to married same-sex couples. The Supreme Court declared Proposition 8 unconstitutional and struck down DOMA.
Posted by Ken Peck | Divorce Laws
The South Carolina legislature created family law courts to handle all court cases that involve domestic or family relationships. There is a family law court in each of South Carolina’s counties. Your family law judge will make decisions and enter orders on the following types of cases: – All aspects of divorce, including alimony, attorney’s …
Posted by Ken Peck | Divorce, Divorce Laws
Divorce is certainly a tough time for all of the parties involved, and there are many decisions that must be made throughout the process. One of the more frequently asked questions in my South Carolina divorce law practice comes from women. They typically ask me: “How can I change my last name?” Perhaps, you have …
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