Posted by The Peck Law Firm Divorce Lawyers | Divorce
Getting ready for a divorce in Charleston can be a complicated and confusing process. You might not be sure about the specific steps you need to take in advance, or how far in advance you need to begin planning for a divorce. For example, do you need to start planning a week or two before …
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Posted by The Peck Law Firm Divorce Lawyers | Divorce
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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Posted by The Peck Law Firm Divorce Lawyers | Co-Parenting
Co-parenting during the holidays is always complicated, and it can be especially tough immediately after a divorce or a breakup. You are probably remembering holidays in the past that you shared together as a family, and your kids are likely expecting certain family traditions to continue. In addition to feelings of sadness that you and …
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Posted by The Peck Law Firm Divorce Lawyers | Divorce
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 …
Posted by The Peck Law Firm Divorce Lawyers | Divorce
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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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 | 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
All marital assets are subject to property division during the divorce process. Marital assets are those which are acquired by a couple during the marriage. If one party had the retirement account before the marriage, it is considered a separate asset. If the retirement account was started after the marriage, it is considered marital property …
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Posted by The Peck Law Firm Divorce Lawyers | Divorce
Your children will want to know how your divorce will affect their living situation. It is important to anticipate their questions and to have answers prepared. The following are some questions you might expect to get from your kids. Am I Going to Have to Move? Your kids are going to want to know if …
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