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Do You Get a Free Lawyer for Your Child Support Contempt Hearing?
One question I hear frequently is whether you can get a court-appointed attorney in your divorce or child support case. The answer is no. There is no constitutional right to have an attorney provided for you in a private family court matter like there is in a criminal prosecution or even in a DSS abuse [...]
Is Your Facebook Page Going to Be Used Against You in Your Divorce?
A few weeks ago I attended a continuing legal education seminar and one of the topics of discussion was finding information about a party using the internet. Now this isn’t any deep private investigator stuff this is using public information like someone’s public Facebook, MySpace, LinkedIn and Twitter profiles to learn about a person. The [...]
Backing up Financial Information Before You Go
If you are contemplating leaving your marriage you may consider taking a few steps before breaking the news to your spouse or leaving the house to make sure you protect yourself and your financial interests. South Carolina family courts are courts of equity when it comes to dividing up marital assets. But before you can [...]
Filing Bankruptcy Can Improve Your Family Life
Parenting and stress go hand-in-hand. Mix in being buried in debt, and the financial pressures can begin taking a toll on your family, your health, and your emotional well-being.
Going through tough financial times increases tension within the family and interferes with your relationship with your children and your spouse. Don’t let the situation make you [...]
