Falsifying Information to Police
What happens if you give false information to police in South Carolina? There are several criminal charges in South Carolina for giving false information to police in different situations. If you have been charged with a crime for lying to police, you may have...
Uncontested Divorce in South Carolina: What You Need to Know
What is an uncontested divorce in South Carolina? Most people who are ready to divorce want to complete the process as quickly as possible – in many cases, an uncontested divorce is the fastest way to make that happen. If your goal is to finalize your divorce as...
Special Hearings in SC: Temporary, Expedited & Emergency
What are special hearings in South Carolina, and how do you go about getting one? If you have an urgent issue, such as spousal support, child support, an endangered child, or the need for an Order of Protection, you need a special hearing. A South Carolina temporary...
What Determines the Best Interest of a Child in a Custody Dispute in SC
Almost all decisions made by the family court related to children must be guided by the “best interests of the child” standard – including child custody. Custody disputes can be messy, painful, and are often the most emotionally charged parts of divorce proceedings....
Weapons Charges in SC: Pointing & Presenting & Unlawful Carry
Weapons charges in South Carolina cover a broad range of criminal offenses based on the unlawful possession or unlawful use of firearms. If you are a gun owner, you should know South Carolina’s gun laws – even a simple mistake involving carrying a firearm in the...
South Carolina Child Visitation Schedules
If you are separated or divorcing and you have children, you are going to need a visitation schedule. What is a visitation schedule? It is a plan that says where your child is going to be and when they will be there. It contains all the details about when the...
What are the Types of Divorce in SC?
There are five types of divorce in South Carolina – you can only get a divorce if you fall into one of those five categories. Each state has its own grounds for divorce – some allow no fault divorces based on irreconcilable differences, while others do not. Some...
What You Need to Know About Administrative Hearings in SC
If you have been arrested for DUI, you may not realize that you will lose important rights if you do not request an administrative hearing within 30 days. If you refused the breathalyzer test or if you took the test and the result was .15% or greater, your license was...
Expungements in South Carolina: What You Need to Know
There is a wide range of minor criminal offenses that are eligible for expungement in South Carolina, including minor drug offenses, magistrate or municipal court offenses, and charges that are dismissed through pretrial diversion programs. What is an expungement? ...
Top 15 Questions About Divorce in SC
Questions about divorce in South Carolina? Whether you are considering separation, or you have been served with divorce papers, you probably have a lot of questions and you may be feeling overwhelmed. Your first step is to consult with an experienced South Carolina...
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