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Anyone who is getting divorced in the Charleston area should know that South Carolina is an equitable distribution state. What that means is that all marital property will be divided between the spouses in a divorce case in a way that the court decides is fair to both of the spouses. There are various factors …
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Some states do not have grounds for divorce, but there are still grounds for divorce in South Carolina. To be clear, you will need to allege a ground for filing for divorce. This can be confusing if you know someone who has gotten divorced in another state that is a no-fault state. Some states only …
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Cheating on a spouse happens most often during the holiday season. This time of the year should offer an opportunity for family festivities. Yet husbands and wives also have affairs and cheat on their spouses at this time of the year. Why are more people cheating during the holidays? And what can you do to …
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Considering divorce during the holidays can be difficult and emotional, especially if you have not shared your thoughts with your spouse and have not discussed your plans with friends or family members. When couples share kids from the marriage, plans to divorce can make the holiday season especially complicated and contentious. You might be thinking …
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The holiday season can be tough for families after a divorce. In particular, the first holiday season after a divorce can be especially hard for the kids. Your children are accustomed to holiday traditions you created as a family, and a different kind of holiday season can be upsetting and unhappy. After a divorce, parents …
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Should your New Year’s resolution be to file for divorce? If you are considering divorce as one of your New Year’s resolutions, you are not alone. According to an Insider article, more people file for divorce immediately after the New Year than at any other time of the year. Given the prevalence of divorce filings …
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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, …
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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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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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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 …