by seatonlawfirm | 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 seatonlawfirm | 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 seatonlawfirm | 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 seatonlawfirm | Sep 27, 2021 | Family Law
What is emergency custody in South Carolina, and how do you go about getting it? If a child is in danger, you will want to move as fast as possible to do what you can to help the child. A South Carolina emergency custody lawyer may be able to help you identify what...
by seatonlawfirm | 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....
by seatonlawfirm | Aug 6, 2021 | Family Law
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...
