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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

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

Online Resource for Children Whose Parents Are Divorcing

Posted on July 09, 2008
KidsHealth.org has published a website, A Kid's Guide to Divorce, which contains lots of helpful, therapeutic information for children of divorcing families. As you might expect, the information presented at this site is clean and simple. Some of the topics covered are: What Is Divorce? Kids Can't Cause Divorce! Kids Can't Fix Divorce! But I Feel Like My Whole World Just Fell Apart! Life After Divorce When To Speak Up The FutureIf you are going through a divorce, you should check it out to see if it is right for your kids...

The Top Ten Myths of Divorce

Posted on July 07, 2008
Because people learn from their bad experiences, second marriages tend to be more successful than first marriages. Although many people who divorce have successful subsequent marriages, the divorce rate of remarriages is in fact higher than that of first marriages...

What Questions Should You Ask When You First Meet With A Divorce Lawyer?

Posted on June 30, 2008
From The Oregon Divorce Blog: If you are contemplating divorce, you should consult with an experienced family law attorney. Once you set up a consultation, be prepared for the first meeting, and have a list of questions to ask the lawyer. The following questions should help you understand the divorce process, how your lawyer’s office operates, and if the lawyer is a good fit for you and your case...

Credit Card Payments After Divorce

Posted on June 27, 2008
From the Minnesota Divorce and Family Law blog: When a couple gets divorced, and the divorce decree makes one spouse responsible for credit card debt (or other debt), the other spouse should not have to worry about the credit card company contacting them for payment, right? Wrong...

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Parents Should Put Their Children First in Family Court Cases

Posted on June 25, 2008
I see it happen all too often. Parents get caught up in the heat of battle and lose sight of what is really important in their case -- their children. Sometimes, the desire to "win" takes over and their responsibility as parents to look out for their children's best interests takes a backseat...

Ten Signs That Your Spouse Is Having an Online Affair

Posted on June 23, 2008
Adultery is still one of the leading causes of divorce in South Carolina, and many of these affairs begin online. Noted private investigator Bill Mitchell has published an article discussing the following 10 Clues of An Online Affair: Your spouse or partner spends excessive time surfacing the internet...

The Bad Housing Market's Impact on Divorce Cases

Posted on June 13, 2008
The housing market is terrible these days. In fact, it is so bad that some couples who want to divorce are faced with the difficult and unpleasant decision to (a) postpone their separation/divorce until the housing market rebounds, (b) continue to reside together during the divorce because neither can afford to move until the house sells, or (c) sell the house now for much less that it may be worth...

Importance of Documenting the Details

Posted on June 11, 2008
In Family Court cases, one cannot overstate the importance of being able to prove your allegations. Many of these cases are "he said / she said", so having the ability to give specific detail is particularly important. In contested cases, I encourage my clients to keep journals for me so that we can later document specific dates and times that important events occurred...

Can You Keep Your Child's Grades Away From Your Ex-Spouse?

Posted on June 09, 2008
The following insightful article was originally published at The Orsini & Rose Divorce and Family Law Blog: Question: I was given sole custody. I know that means I have full control over where my child goes to school, goes to church, goes to the doctor, etc...

Three Years and 800 Posts

Posted on June 08, 2008
This month marks the 3rd anniversary of the SC Family Law Blog. In addition, I have now published over 800 posts on this blog. I began this blog as a service to people facing problems and challenges in their lives due to divorce, separation, child custody, visitation, child support, adoption, alimony, etc...

Search Spartanburg County Jail Records Online

Posted on June 06, 2008
The Spartanburg County Detention Facility recently introduced a new feature on its website to enable anyone to search its online records (including mug shots) of its inmates. You can search alphabetically or by booking date. These records are updated regularly, and they are searchable back to September of 2007, whether the inmate is currently incarcerated or not...

The Main Reasons People Divorce

Posted on June 04, 2008
Why do people get divorce? Though every couple's relationship is different, the reasons that they split up usually are not as varied as you might think. I came across an article which listed five main reasons of divorce, and I would concur that these encompass the vast majority of all divorces: Communication Problems...

Software to Assist With Parenting Issues

Posted on June 02, 2008
From the "Tech Corner" of last month's ABA Family Law Section's eNewsletter: Parenting Plan TechnologyWhen 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...

Asking Your Spouse for a Divorce

Posted on May 23, 2008
NBC's Today Show featured a story this week on asking your spouse for a divorce, which included interviews with lawyers, counselors, and divorced spouses. If you or someone you know is considering separating or divorcing, it is well worth viewing...

Things That Judges Hate

Posted on May 19, 2008
Judges are particularly annoyed by lawyers (and their clients) who: ignore the rules of court; fail to prepare; arrive late; repeat themselves; act rudely; make frivolous arguments; mislead the court; argue with the judge; refuse to talk settlement; and request a last-minute continuance...

Importance of Post-Divorce Parenting

Posted on May 16, 2008
A new study appears in a recent issue of the Journal of Marriage and Family found that for children of divorce, what happens after their parents split up may be just as important to their long-term well-being as the divorce itself. Children who lived in unstable family situations after their parents divorced fared much worse as adults on a variety of measures compared to children who had stable post-divorce family situations...

Technology and Divorce

Posted on May 14, 2008
MyFox Chicago aired a report last week on the ways that new technology has worked its way into divorce cases. The description for their report is listed below Going through a divorce has rarely been easy. But these days, high-tech tracking devices are making it easier than ever for things to get ugly...

The "Respectful" Divorce

Posted on May 12, 2008
Sometimes even the best marriages don't work out and divorce becomes inevitable. However, that does not mean that war must also inevitable. For instance, consider the current divorce case by actor Robin Williams. Mr. Williams and his wife have agreed to have a "respectful" divorce...

Tips to Help Blended Families Succeed

Posted on May 09, 2008
Parenthood sometimes isn't all it's cracked up to be - especially for step-parents, who are often the unsung heroes of blended families. These step-parents face multiple challenges, as they frequently must deal with rejection and parent effectively while preserving a loving relationship with his/her spouse...

Your Family's Financial Plan: Are You Prepared in Case of a Family Catastrophe? (Part Three)

Posted on May 01, 2008
Over the last few months, I have been pleased to publish “Your Family’s Financial Plan: Are You Prepared in Case of a Family Catastrophe?” by Aimee Waite, a Financial Advisor with Raymond James & Associates. If you missed them, please be sure to read part one and part two...

SCFamilyLaw.com Says "Go Tigers!"

Posted on April 26, 2008
The South Carolina Family Law Blog is proud to once again sponsor a youth baseball team (the Tigers) in the Hillbrook 7-8 year old spring baseball league. I am our team's head coach again this year, and it looks like we have a great group of kids...

Bitter Ex-Spouse Targets Local Politician

Posted on April 24, 2008
A local candidate for County Council finds himself the target of public accusations of breaking up another man's marriage. The husband claims that the politician had an affair with his wife, and he has been driving a truck around town with a large placard that says "__ WHO IS RUNNING FOR COUNTY COUNCIL DIST...

New Appellate Case Addresses Importance of Voluntary Parental Consent in Adoption Cases

Posted on April 21, 2008
The South Carolina Supreme Court recently decided a case that addressed the importance of obtaining voluntary parent consent in adoption cases. This case also included a thorough discussion of the relinquishment law in our state, particularly when compared with that of surrounding states...

The YouTube Divorce Video

Posted on April 17, 2008
The news media is abuzz this morning about former actress and playwright Tricia Walsh-Smith's YouTube video in which she rants about her divorce case. Apparently, she is upset that she signed a pre-nuptial agreement, and she has chosen to air all of her husband's dirty laundry in public via YouTube...

South Carolina Supreme Court Updates Financial Declaration Form

Posted on April 16, 2008
Pursuant to an Administrative Order issued on April 2, 2008, the South Carolina Supreme Court drastically overhauled the Financial Declaration that must be filed in Family Court cases. This is the first significant change to the Financial Declaration form in almost twenty years...

Which Parent Can Claim the Child as a Dependent on His/Her Income Tax Returns?

Posted on April 14, 2008
From The Oregon Divorce Blog: Clients often come to me asking whether they or their ex-spouse/unmarried parent of their child can claim their joint child as a dependents for tax purposes and receive the dependent tax exemption. They often think that this is a decision that is up to them and attorneys often use it as a bargaining chip...

Your Family's Financial Plan: Are You Prepared in Case of a Family Catastrophe? (Part Two)

Posted on April 11, 2008
Several weeks ago, I published part one of “Your Family’s Financial Plan: Are You Prepared in Case of a Family Catastrophe?” by Aimee Waite, a Financial Advisor with Raymond James & Associates. Today, I am pleased to bring you part two...

Federal Income Tax Principles Related to Divorce

Posted on April 10, 2008
As you are aware, tax filing day (April 15th) is next week, and the following article from the Chicago Family Law Blog provides an excellent analysis of several important issues that divorcing couples face. Prior to filing for divorce, various federal tax considerations should be reviewed due to their potentially profound implications...

Tips to Help You Get a Fair Divorce

Posted on April 09, 2008
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 settlement, and get the best attorney that you can afford...

Pro Bono Resources from the South Carolina Bar

Posted on April 07, 2008
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...

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