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SC Family Law Blog

Covers topics such as divorce, custody, child support, financial issues, and other family topics.
By Ben Stevens

Post Frequency: 3.5/day

Last Entry: April 01, 2011 at 10:30:41

Holiday Tips for Couples :: The Giving of Gifts

Posted on December 20, 2010
The gift-giving tradition can put a lot of financial and emotional stress on a couple. On the Holmes and Rahe psychological stress scale, Christmas traditions are listed as more stressful than minor law violations, and financial difficulties rank equal to the death of a close friend...

Guest Post :: Dealing With Depression During the Holidays

Posted on December 17, 2010
Depression is an all too common problem for too many people, and it can be worse during the holiday season. It's at almost epidemic levels around the world. It's also a result of physical rundown, often including stress over long periods. Nutrition, exercise and even a change of lifestyle are some of the things you can do to help yourself...

De-Stressing Christmas

Posted on December 15, 2010
Christmas, with its array of bright colors, unfamiliar faces and loud noises; may cause overstimulation in young children. Make the season more enjoyable with these easy-to-implement ideas: Spread out the festivities. Open presents a few at a time...

Facebook Is a Factor in 1 in 5 Divorces in the United States

Posted on December 13, 2010
I have blogged before (here, here, here, here, and here) about the increased number of cases that involve Facebook in one aspect or another. A survey by the AAML confirmed my suspicion when it found that one in five divorces involve Facebook...

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Guest Post :: Be Careful When Drafting a Postnuptial Agreement

Posted on December 09, 2010
While you probably aren't at risk of losing half of your stake in a professional baseball team, you and your spouse should still be very careful when drafting a postnuptial agreement. If there are any problems with the process of negotiating, drafting, or signing the agreement (totally apart from the agreement's terms), a court may well find the whole thing invalid...

How to Make the Holidays Easier for Children of Divorced Parents

Posted on December 06, 2010
The holidays can be difficult for divorced parents, but even more so for their children. The following tips from Donna Ferber should help such parents help their children have a better holiday season: Money, gifts, sweets and indulging don't 'make up' for anything...

Guest Post :: Reasons to Consider Marriage Counseling

Posted on December 03, 2010
I hope that the following guest post from Kate Willson is helpful to couples facing marital problems, such as separation or divorce: Your marriage is one of the most important relationships you'll ever have. No matter how difficult things can get, divorce should always be considered a last resort...

Should South Carolina Adopt a "Formula" Approach to Determine Alimony?

Posted on December 01, 2010
When I meet with potential clients, I tell them the things that people most often fight about are children and alimony. Those two items are also the two main factors that drive the cost of litigation in Family Court. By way of contrast, one of the things that is litigated the least is child support, because South Carolina uses Child Support Guidelines that are applied in virtually all cases...

Ten Steps to Consider Before Filing for Divorce

Posted on November 29, 2010
Every marriage is different, and every one that fails does so for different reasons. The following list provides a framework to help you if you think that you may be facing a separation or divorce: Start with a good marriage counselor...

Happy Thanksgiving from the SC Family Law Blog

Posted on November 25, 2010
I want to wish all of my readers a very Happy Thanksgiving. I hope that each of you will pause and take a moment today to consider all the things that you should be thankful for, and that you will be sure to let those you love know that you love and appreciate them...

Grandparent Visitation in South Carolina

Posted on November 22, 2010
One question that is frequently asked of family law attorneys is "What visitation rights do grandparents have with their grandchildren in South Carolina?" In this article, I will provide some historical context on this issue and then explain the answer to this question, at least as it stands today...

How to Find the Right Lawyer for Your Family Court Case

Posted on November 17, 2010
Hiring an attorney is one of the most important decisions one makes when facing a divorce, separation, child custody, visitation, or child support case in Family Court. Making a wise decision can help you obtain a better outcome in your case, and making a poor decision can result in life-changing consequences...

Helping Your Children During the Transition of Separation or Divorce

Posted on November 15, 2010
The following tips can help your children deal with the transition that takes place in separation and divorce cases: Educate yourself about the impact of divorce on children. Knowledge is empowering, and learning the hard facts about the effects of divorce on children will allow you to respond authentically and rationally to your child's experience...

South Carolina Family Lawyer Gives Presentation in Orlando, Florida

Posted on November 12, 2010
MILOfest 2010 is taking place today through Saturday, November 13, at the Disney World Coronado Springs Resort in Orlando, FL. I have the privilege of presenting on "Using Circus Ponies Notebook & Evernote for File Management" on Friday morning...

Basic Elements of a Parenting Plan

Posted on November 10, 2010
Cases involving children, whether divorce/separation between spouses or custody cases between unmarried couples, always involve certain issues. These issues can be resolved by an agreement or by trial, but they must be addressed one way or the other...

"Non-Custodial" Parents Can Be Significantly Involved in Their Childrens' Lives

Posted on November 08, 2010
Family law attorneys must frequently explain the difference between sole custody, joint custody, visitation, and the intricacies between them. The following article does a great job explaining how these concepts work together: Many parents facing the prospect of a divorce or break-up where children are involved place a great deal of importance on obtaining "sole physical custody" or "joint physical custody" of the child or children...

Guest Post :: Coping with Loneliness after a Divorce

Posted on November 02, 2010
The papers have been signed, custody has been decided, the assets have been divided and all the hoopla over your divorce is over. It should be a great relief to have these difficult and emotionally draining parts of your divorce done with. So why does it feel like the worst is yet to come? For many recently divorced men and women, loneliness swoops in after all the busywork associated with the legal process of divorce is done...

Announcing The Stevens Firm, P.A.

Posted on November 01, 2010
I am proud to announce the opening of The Stevens Firm, P.A. as of November 1, 2010. I have returned to my former location at 1188 Asheville Highway, Spartanburg, SC 29303. I have resumed my former contact numbers, and I can still be reached at phone number (864) 598-9172 and fax number (864) 598-9172...

The Most Interesting Family Lawyer in the World

Posted on October 26, 2010
"He doesn't read law books. He stares them down until he gets the information he needs." So begins the promotional video for the upcoming "2010 South Carolina Family Court Bench/Bar" from the South Carolina Bar. It features my good friend, Ken Lester, and I hope you enjoy it as much as I did:

SC Family Law Blog Named One of Top 50 Divorce Blogs

Posted on October 21, 2010
The South Carolina Family Law Blog was recently named one of the "Top 50 Divorce Blogs". The list includes many other great blogs, divided by subject areas, including: her side, his side, state specific, issue specific, children's issues, coping, age specific, moving forward, and general information...

Guest Post :: Child Custody Information for Fathers

Posted on October 19, 2010
The following is a Guest Post from Richard Jacobs: If you are a father concerned about the custody of your child, you would want to know the most painless way forward to obtain custody of your child, both for you as well as for your child. You might also be worried that in the case of divorce, your wife might get custody of your children...

Disagreements Over How to Raise Children Are Growing Cause for Divorce

Posted on October 14, 2010
There have always been many reasons for people to want to divorce – money, sex, and even housework. Now you can add disagreements about how to raise children to this list. Even couples who saw eye-to-eye before they had children may find themselves arguing over issues such as sleep training, time outs, and many other issues...

Guest Post :: Special Challenges to Consider in Interethnic Marriages

Posted on October 11, 2010
The following guest post is from Angelita Williams discusses the special challenges that face those in interethnic marriages: Earlier this year, a CNN article reported that interracial or interethnic marriages are on the rise. According to the Pew Research Center, there have never before been more interracial unions in America than now...

How to Protect Your Social Media Sites During Family Court Litigation

Posted on October 07, 2010
If you use social media and are involved in an active Family Court case (or think that you might be in the future), consider the following tips and suggestions to protect yourself (and your case): Remember that information posted on your social media sites (Facebook, MySpace, Twitter, etc...

Introducing Social Media Into Evidence in Family Court

Posted on October 05, 2010
As I have discussed previously (here, here, here, here, here, & here), social media sites such as Facebook, MySpace, etc. can provide helpful information in Family Court cases. Of course, finding the information is only half of the battle, because it still must be introduced into evidence at trial...

Hot Tips From the Coolest Domestic Law Practitioners

Posted on October 01, 2010
I had the privilege today of speaking at the annual " H ot Tips From the Coolest Domestic Law Practitioners" seminar presented by the South Carolina Bar. This seminar typically features outstanding presentations from the best and brightest legal minds all across South Carolina, and it is truly an honor to be in such esteemed company...

More About The "Three Meeting Rule"

Posted on September 29, 2010
Last week, I published an article about my "Three Meeting Rule" that has been very well received, and I am very pleased with the positive feedback I have received about it. I would like to elaborate a bit about this "rule" from my observations over the fifteen years I've been practicing in the Family Court...

Getting Your In-Laws to Accept You

Posted on September 27, 2010
Yesterday, our church's bulletin had an insert which included an article addressing the often-asked question, "How can I get my in-laws to accept me?" I thought that it included some great points, so I have listed some excerpts from that article to help those facing this issue...

SC Family Lawyer Speaking at "Hot Tips for the Solo or Small Firm Practitioner" Seminar

Posted on September 24, 2010
Today, I am giving two presentations at "Hot Tips for the Solo or Small Firm Practitioner" in Columbia, SC. This is the first year that the South Carolina Bar has presented this particular seminar, but I believe that it will quickly become very popular a popular annual event...

The "Three Meeting Rule"

Posted on September 22, 2010
The types of issues that a client needs to discuss with his attorney in Family Court cases can be (and often are) embarrassing. Imagine for a moment what it must be like to have to tell a complete stranger the most intimate details of your married life, to perhaps have to relive a particularly painful incident, or to admit to some extremely embarrassing things that you have done...

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