Category Archives: Divorce

If You Owe Back Support, Don’t Expect Your Stimulus Check

The IRS is treating the stimulus checks as if they were tax refunds. On their website, the IRS indicates that the amount of the stimulus check will be reduced or seized if :

You are single and your net income tax liability is less than $600. If you file Form 1040 net income tax liability is […]

Software to Assist With Parenting Issues

From the ‘Tech Corner’ of last month’s ABA Family Law Section’s eNewsletter:

Parenting Plan Technology
When you hear the term ‘timeshare,’ you might first think of real estate or condos in Las Vegas. But in the realm of family law, timeshare often refers to the time a child spends with each parent. In his ‘Tools […]

Tips to Help You Get a Fair Divorce

The following tips can help you get a fair divorce and save you a great deal of time, stress, and money:

Once you have made the difficult decision to end your marriage, begin to focus on the financial issues as soon as possible.
Get a good attorney to ensure you receive an equitable […]

Pro Bono Resources from the South Carolina Bar

What does Pro Bono mean?Many South Carolina lawyers offer their services for free (pro bono) to clients who cannot afford to pay for help with civil legal matters. These matters include family, housing, bankruptcy or probate matters.
How do I qualify for pro bono assistance?You must meet federally established poverty guidelines. To find out if you […]

Joint or Sole Custody?

For the sake of the children, the goals of divorcing parents should be the same: involvement of both parents in the lives of the children and mitigation of conflict between the parents. These two factors should dominate all others when thinking about custody.
A joint custody solution gives a psychological boost to the parent who would […]