So, it’s time for your child’s first overnight visit with their father. You and your child are probably experiencing various feelings about the visit. Here are some tips to make sure the visit goes well. Although this is titled “10 Tips for Moms”, it applies equally to if the Mom is getting her first overnight visit with the children. Remember your children are visiting their parents. There are no Superparents.…Read More
Does Bankruptcy Reduce Or Wipe Out Alimony/Child Support? It is not unusual at the end of or even during family court litigation for one side to declare bankruptcy. It is a misconception that bankruptcy will affect child support or alimony payments. Many times people declare bankruptcy thinking that it will stop or reduce their support payments. However, this is a complete misunderstanding of bankruptcy law. When someone declares bankruptcy, the…Read More
People often worry about whether their child will get needed healthcare if they are not present to consent to the health services. Fortunately, in South Carolina, a minor can be given healthcare even if their parent or guardian is not present if in the opinion of a doctor, nurse, emergency personnel, etc. the services are deemed necessary. If an operation is required, parental or guardian consent is not needed if…Read More
In South Carolina even if you do not have custody of your child, you are still entitled to participate in your child’s school activities, such as parent-teacher conferences, plays, and sporting events. South Carolina law says that each parent, whether the custodial or noncustodial parent of the child, has the right to participate in their children’s school activities unless prohibited by order of the court. S.C. Code, Sc. 63-5-30. So,…Read More
Is your child’s medical provider refusing to give you a copy of your child’s medical records just because you don’t have custody? If so, they may be violating South Carolina law. In South Carolina even if you do not have custody of your child, you are still entitled to access to your child’s medical records. South Carolina law says that each parent, whether the custodial or noncustodial parent of the…Read More
When parents can’t get along they end up dividing Christmas in South Carolina. Here is a great example of how parents can put aside their differences so everyone wins. “We aren’t a broken home, but we are a two-house home. My ex-husband and I split nearly 10 years ago—when our eldest was three and our baby was just six months old. The boys have grown up in two houses—it is…Read More
Social Media is one of a divorce attorney’s best weapons. We often use it against the other side to help our client’s case. However, social media can also hurt our clients when they simply post stupid things for the whole world to see. Here is a great article about social media and what not to post. READ THE FULL ARTICLE HERERead More
I’m often asked does the judge favor the person who files for divorce first, or does the person who files first have an advantage over the other person? Generally, the answer is “No”. There is no rule that the person who files first gets extra points for doing so. However, there are situations where you may want to be the first person to file. For example, if your spouse has…Read More
Is it true that most marriages will end in divorce? We have all heard the statistic that more than half of all marriages will end in divorce; however, is this true or an urban legend? In 2010, Paul Amato published a review of research on divorce in the prestigious Journal of Marriage and Family. Mr. Amato said: “At the end of the 20th century, 43% to 46% of marriages were predicted to…Read More
Will suffering from post-partum depression cause you to lose custody? Post-partum depression (“PPD”) is a serious condition. It is not unusual for a new mother to suffer from post-partum depression. If you think you are suffering from PPD, please see your medical professional immediately. Admitting that you are suffering from PPD is not a sign of weakness. I’d rather have a client who is being treated for PPD than a…Read More
