I recently received this question: I am seeking a divorce for adultery. I have no physical proof of this but there have been a number of emails planning to meet with escorts. Can I go through with divorce without solid proof or do I need to find some other means? Will we have to agree…
Category Archives: Divorce
Temporary Hearing – What’s Next?
Previously I have written about what to expect at a temporary hearing in a divorce or custody case (here and here) and I recently received a question about what happens after the temporary hearing. Let’s review just a bit: At a temporary hearing, the judge is going to make a ruling that will govern the…
What is Family Court Mediation?
Greenville County is one of several counties in South Carolina that requires all contested family court matters to be mediated. Many of my clients feel like if they could work out their divorce case with their spouse, they would have already done it and they wouldn’t have needed to spend money for lawyers and other…
Understanding the Risks Involved in Litigation
Many of the prospective clients I meet with are dealing with one of the most difficult situations they have faced in their lives. They are hurt, angry, and confused. They never imagined they would find themselves in a divorce lawyer’s office or that they may find out their spouse has been cheating on them or…
Living in the State for 12 Months Prior to Filing
There are certain time frames that must be followed before a divorce can be filed in South Carolina. In order to determine how long you must live in South Carolina prior to filing for divorce, the answer will depend on where both spouses reside. The answer to this question is governed by South Carolina Code…