Posted by The Peck Law Firm Divorce Lawyers | Divorce
Is divorce in your future? The top 10 causes of divorce in America are: Adultery Incompatibility or growing apart Alcohol or drug use Financial problems Getting married too young or too soon Lack of sexual intimacy Frequent arguments Lack of communication Domestic violence Differences in education or intellect The “real” reason that most marriages end …
Posted by Ken Peck | Divorce
Pets can be a source of excitement, happiness, and comfort. They are often seen as members of the family, which is why many people refer to them as their “furry children.” In fact, a pet often acts as a surrogate child for many younger married couples, who delay having children until they are financially ready. …
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Posted by Ken Peck | Divorce
A popular, old adage says that if your marriage lasts five years, you don’t have to worry about divorce. Like many people, you may be surprised to hear that friends or family members are divorcing after decades of marriage. Unfortunately, no marriage—regardless of how long it has lasted—is immune from the risk of divorce. Some …
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Posted by Ken Peck | Divorce
When you got married, you and your spouse promised to love and support each other for the rest of your lives, for better or worse, for richer or poorer, and in sickness and health. Unfortunately, however, you might now be finding that your spouse isn’t holding true to his vows. A recent article in WebMD …
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Posted by Ken Peck | Divorce
Unless you plan ahead, your Charleston divorce can wreak havoc on your finances. It can affect your financial security in ways that you expect—like the cost of the divorce itself and your reduced household income after the divorce is finalized—and in ways that you never anticipated. One of the most frequently overlooked financial details of …
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Posted by Ken Peck | Divorce
Why do some couples stay married, while others get divorced? The answers to this complex question are as varied as the couples themselves. However, well-respected research done by a team of psychologists sheds some light on the common traits that can foster unhappiness in a marriage. The team, lead by John Gottman, recorded 80 couples …
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Posted by Ken Peck | Child Custody, 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 | 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 | 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 | 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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