What Is an Uncontested Divorce?
Divorce is a complex and emotionally charged process that usually brings long, contentious court battles to mind. However, not all divorces are like this, and many couples opt for a more amicable route, known as an uncontested divorce. This type of divorce occurs when both spouses can reach an agreement on all aspects of their […]
Divorce in South Carolina – Dividing Assets
Dividing assets in South Carolina occurs after you have decided the marriage is no longer working. If you thought making the decision to terminate the marriage was hard, dividing assets, sometimes accumulated over a lifetime, is sometimes much harder.
Fault vs No Fault Divorce
When discussing the grounds for a divorce, you are usually talking about breaking up a marriage due to fault. In South Carolina, basing a divorce on fault is one of two ways to formally end a marriage. The other is a no-fault divorce where neither party needs to prove fault. Let’s look at the pros and cons of the divorce types.
Child Custody
Under South Carolina child custody laws, judges may consider many factors when deciding custody cases. Absent abuse or other wrongdoing, courts believe that a child benefits from having both parents play an active role in the child’s life. Therefore, courts prefer that the parents work out a custody and visitation schedule that allows the child […]
Ian Taylor
Ian joined Morris Law Accident Injury Lawyers to help South Carolinians and their families in cases involving catastrophic injuries and death. He also helped families and individuals protect their wealth and well-being when they needed a will or trust, powers of attorney, and estate planning. Much of his early litigation experience involved probate or estate […]