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…
The Other Side of the Coin – Getting into It
Ah, irony, you always add so much humor to my life. This past weekend I experienced something new. I was asked to officiate a wedding. Not because of my polished public speaking skills, friendship with the bride and groom or because I am an ordained minister. I’m not. Basically, it came down to I was…
Reporting Alimony Received on Income Taxes
Alimony is a tricky issue in a divorce case. Many people want it (or don’t want to pay it) but the tax implications of alimony are important to note and consider in the negotiation of your divorce settlement. In general, alimony is taxable income to the recipient and is a deduction for the payor. The…
What is Collusion and How Does it Affect Me?
So you’ve probably heard about collusion before but usually between competing companies who are working together to keep their prices high or something along those lines. But you may not have considered the impact of collusion on your divorce case. In South Carolina, collusion is a defense that can be used in divorce proceedings that…
Custody at Issue in a Divorce when DSS already has Custody
Recently, I received this question on the blog: My wife and I have a 15 month old daughter. She was removed from our custody by DSS on April 17, 2010. We signed over for my parents to get full custody of her about two weeks ago. I know we are not getting custody of our…