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What Is Joint Custody in South Carolina?

Sep 10, 2017

In South Carolina, the term “Joint custody” means both parents have equal rights and responsibil...

What Is Sole Custody in South Carolina?

Sep 10, 2017

In South Carolina, the term “Sole custody” means a person, including, but not limited to, a pare...

Can South Carolina Family Court Enforce Another State’s Custody or Visitation Order?

Sep 10, 2017

Yes. In certain circumstances, South Carolina can enforce another state’s custody or visitation ...

Can Someone Visit Their Child if They Have Been Convicted of Domestic Abuse or Domestic Violence?

Sep 10, 2017

Just because someone has been convicted of domestic abuse or domestic violence does not mean they ca...

What Types of Alimony Are There?

Sep 10, 2017

In South Carolina, there are four types of alimony: permanent periodic, rehabilitative, lump sum, an...

Can Someone Other Than a Parent Get Custody or Visitation of a Child Who Is Not Theirs?

Sep 10, 2017

Yes. Under certain circumstances, someone other than a natural parent of the child may be awarded cu...

What You Should Do if You Are in a Wreck

Sep 10, 2017

Let’s say that you have taken all of the precautions above, but you are still in a wreck. What do ...

Can Another State Change My South Carolina Custody Order?

Sep 10, 2017

There are situations that can arise that would allow another state to change your South Carolina cus...

Can a Judge Order Joint Custody if the Parties Do Not Agree?

Sep 10, 2017

There has been a long misunderstanding that a family court judge cans only order joint custody if th...