Waiving alimony by committing adultery affects more than just alimony
November 26, 2015
South Carolina’s alimony bar to spouses who have committed uncondoned adultery (S.C. Code Ann. § 20-3-130(A)) is unique in United States alimony law. It reflects
November 17, 2015
There’s a hilarious scene in the movie Bad Santa in which the head of mall security, Gin (played by Bernie Mac) has discovered that the
October 9, 2015
Sadly, there are way too many custody in which both parents have “issues” that would lead their fitness to be questioned if the other parent
There is no relief from judgment for intrinsic fraud (or do your due diligence)
September 13, 2015
South Carolina Rule of Civil Procedure 60(b) list five different ways one can use a streamlined procedure to obtain relief from a judgment within one
Negotiating alimony or equitable distribution without financial declarations
September 4, 2015
How many times have I been seduced by an opposing attorney’s siren call to negotiate alimony or property division issues before that attorney’s client will
Do you want to be right or do you want to be happy?
August 9, 2015
There’s a divorce client from five years ago who I have remained friends with on Facebook. When I first met him–and began representing him–he was
Obtaining reimbursement of uncovered medical bills
July 27, 2015
South Carolina’s child support guidelines include a provision for payment of unreimbursed medical expenses for the children. Per these guidelines: The guidelines are based on
Updated checklist of questions whose answers can derail a custody or visitation case
April 27, 2015
Last August I posted a word document containing a checklist of questions that can derail a custody or visitation case. Being informed recently by a colleague
