Category Archives: Child Custody

Child Custody: Mom Automatically Wins, Right?

Thanks so much for coming back to UpstateFamilyLawBlog.com. If you haven’t already signed up for our free newsletter, you can do so in the sidebar and you will receive the Free Report: The Ten Questions to Get Answered Before Hiring a Divorce Attorney.It is a common misconception that the mother is automatically entitled to [...]

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Changing Child Custody in South Carolina

When you separate from your spouse or when you get a divorce there are lots of different reasons why couples agree to certain custody arrangements for their minor children. If you did not pursue custody in your divorce or you believe it is time for a change of custody of your minor children here [...]

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Helping Children Cope with Divorce Seminar

Compass of Carolina will be presenting a seminar on the topic of helping Children cope with divorce.  The seminar is scheduled for October 10, 2009 and is a four hour program designed for parents who are going through or have completed their divorce and forcueses on helping parents develop a cooperative co-parenting relationship and teaches [...]

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When can a Child Determine Which Parent He Will Live With?

Question: What age can a child determine which parent he will live with?
Answer:  This is a question I receive quite often from parents going through a custody fight with their spouse or former spouse.  There is a misconception that the South Carolina child custody law allows children who have reached a certain age to make [...]

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