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Posted by Ken Peck | Blog, Divorce
They are the questions that parents ask me most frequently when they are considering whether to file for a divorce. The parents want to know: How will my child be affected if I get a divorce? Should I continue to stay in my troubled marriage for the sake of my child? Will my child suffer...
Posted by Ken Peck | Blog, Charleston, Divorce, Family Law
If you’re a woman 50 years of age or older and you’ve decided to divorce your husband, you’re not alone. Most people know that the divorce rate is high; however, few people realize that the divorce rate among “baby boomers” has increased dramatically. A recent Wall Street Journal article reports, “Among people ages 50 and...
Posted by Ken Peck | Blog, Child Custody, Divorce
For non-custodial parents, or parents who don’t have custody of their children, staying in touch can be difficult. Visitation can be limited to just a few holidays, every other weekend, or perhaps one evening a week. If the non-custodial parent lives far away, visitation can be even more challenging and infrequent.
Posted by Ken Peck | Blog, Child Custody, Divorce
Those of us who have young children know that they can be stubborn, irrational, and prone to tantrums. (There’s a reason why toddlers are said to go through the “terrible twos.”) During this period, discipline can be difficult; yet it’s necessary if you don’t want your children to turn into irresponsible adults.
Posted by Ken Peck | Blog, 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:...
Posted by Ken Peck | Blog, 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?...
Posted by Ken Peck | Blog, Collaborative Divorce, 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 | Blog, 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...
Posted by Ken Peck | Blog, Divorce
We are fortunate in the Low Country to have so many patriotic Americans serving our Country in the Army, Air Force, Coast Guard, Marines, and Navy. As the son of a retired Air Force officer, I understand many of the challenges that military life places on a marriage. Unfortunately, some of those marriages end in...
Posted by Ken Peck | Blog, Child Custody, Divorce
When you are going through a divorce, the well-being and happiness of your children is often your primary concern. Divorce can be devastating to not only you but your children as well. That is why it is so important that you make sure your children know they are loved, no matter what happens between their...