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The Ostrich Defense Doesn’t Work in Family Court
So what is the Ostrich Defense? Well, apparently it is a myth, but it is thought that in times of danger, an ostrich would stick his head in the sand. Sort of a “hear no evil, see no evil” approach. My young son does this sometimes. If I am coming to tickle him, he will [...]
Child Support Obligation when the Kids are With Me
Question:
My ex has custody of our children and I pay child support to her. I asked my ex to leave some of our kids’ clothes at my house but she refused and told me I need to go buy my own set of clothes for them to have at my house. Shouldn’t that be included [...]
When Will my South Carolina Divorce be Final?
One of the questions we have discussed on this blog is how long with my divorce case. Another related question is when will my divorce be final. In many states there is a waiting period for the divorce to be finalized following a trial. However, in South Carolina there is no waiting period for the [...]
Can I Get a Divorce in South Carolina if I was Married in Another State?
In order for you to obtain a divorce in South Carolina, the South Carolina Family Court must have jurisdiction of your case before it can hear the case and make a ruling on it. The South Carolina Family Court is a court born out of statute, therefore it has limited jurisdiction. The Family Court can [...]
