by Seaton & Duncan | Apr 20, 2022 | Divorce, Family Law
What should you expect at your final divorce hearing in an uncontested divorce, and what can you do to make the process go as smoothly as possible? In this article, we will hopefully set your mind at ease by covering the basics of uncontested final divorce hearings,...
by Seaton & Duncan | Jan 7, 2022 | Divorce, Family Law
How do you get a divorce in South Carolina? You may be surprised to learn that you couldn’t get a divorce in South Carolina before 1949, and, for decades after that, it was still extremely difficult to get a divorce, and options were limited. Today, it is much easier...
by Seaton & Duncan | Oct 16, 2021 | Family Law
When can you get alimony in a South Carolina divorce? What if you were married for ten years, gave up your job, and raised the children while your spouse pursued their career? Twenty years? Will you have to go to work at a minimum wage, entry-level job now to make...
by Seaton & Duncan | Sep 28, 2021 | Family Law
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...
by Seaton & Duncan | Sep 27, 2021 | Family Law
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...
by Seaton & Duncan | Sep 10, 2021 | Family Law
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....