If you are considering a divorce in South Carolina, where do you begin? Laws can vary significantly from one state to the next. You will want to understand the criteria for filing, residency requirements, your options for grounds and how they can affect your settlement outcome, and the legal procedures and steps involved. An experienced …
If you are going through a divorce in South Carolina, you are probably looking forward to getting it over with and moving on with your life. However, divorce can be a long and complex process, and the length of time it takes will depend on each couple’s situation. If you are wondering how long your …
If you are considering filing for divorce in South Carolina, you must have a legally accepted reason for seeking it. This is called “grounds” for divorce. In South Carolina, grounds for divorce can be fault-based, which requires placing the blame for the divorce on one party’s wrongdoing, or no-fault, which doesn’t require blame but a …
Virginia law does not specify a minimum number of years that you must be married to qualify for spousal support or alimony. There is no fixed rule or set duration that automatically makes one spouse eligible or ineligible for alimony payments. However, marriage length is a crucial factor judges consider when determining whether to award …
Navigating a divorce is never easy, no matter how amicable. Divorce is an emotional process for everyone, and divorce laws can be complex. Not only is each divorce unique, but each state has its own processes and legal requirements. For couples navigating a divorce in Florida, understanding the state-specific laws and processes allows them to …
A show cause hearing in a family law case occurs when one party fails to comply with a court order. During the hearing, both parties present their arguments and the party not following the order will be asked to explain thier actions to the judge. The judge will then evaluate the evidence presented and determine …
If you are considering divorce or currently dealing with the divorce process, you know divorce is painful and time-consuming even when both spouses agree on the terms of the divorce. The division of assets is often the most contentious part of the separation and where the most contentious disagreements arise between divorcing spouses. Learn how …
This is a guest post contributed by Cannon & Associates. At Melone Hatley, P.C., we provide caring and comprehensive legal support to service members and their families navigating divorce and custody challenges. We are committed to protecting your family, finances, and future, ensuring your military service is appropriately recognized, and striving for outcomes that …
Military divorces often take longer than civilian divorces because divorce for a military couple has additional rules that don’t apply to civilian couples. The emotional burden for military families can be greater due to difficulties of being located in new duty stations, not having family for support, and deployments.The waiting period to get to the …
If you are divorcing in North Carolina, you will want to know about divorce decrees. This document is issued by the court and outlines the terms of your divorce. It is important to understand what is included in a divorce decree so that you can be sure to comply with it. In this blog post, …
What is Equitable Distribution During Property Division? Equitable distribution is a legal claim for property division where a spouse can ask the court to divide assets and debts acquired during the marriage between both spouses. Equitable distribution can be fixed by court order or through a private agreement between the spouses, such as a separation …
You have worked hard your whole life and have continuously contributed to your retirement account so that one day you can have a comfortable retirement. Now that you are getting divorced, you are terrified that the nest egg you have so carefully saved up your whole life will vanish right before your eyes, to be doled out …
If you are going through a divorce and own a business, you need to take careful steps to ensure your spouse will not be able to take what you worked so hard to build. You have put blood, sweat, and tears into your business, and your hard work has seen it thrive. Now that you’re …
Divorce is a stressful and painful process that can be emotionally devastating. If there are children involved, the divorce can stretch on for a long time due to custody battles and arrangements. A divorce decree signals the end of a marriage in the eyes of the courts. It also, however, brings an array of legal …
Deciding it’s time to end your marriage is difficult and stressful. Because obtaining a divorce is a legal process, you need to understand your rights and how the process works. This brief guide will walk you through the basic legal steps and give you an overview of the divorce process. However, it’s critical that you …
What a family looks like has been rapidly changing over the past few decades—no longer do we have a common family and are more turning to modern family structures. Beginning in the 1960s and accelerating significantly since then, changes in marriage, divorce, legal separation, cohabitation, and nonmarital familial creation have transformed family life, and therefore …
The topic of divorce is one that is tough for everyone. But when divorce directly conflicts with your faith, getting out of the bad situation can become overwhelming. When you got married, you likely never gave divorce a second thought; no one should go into marriage planning for divorce. But the harsh reality is that …
The simple answer is yes, but in very limited situations. In the Commonwealth of Virginia, marriage is considered a contract between two people, and with it come obligations and certain legal rights. What is an Annulment? Unlike a divorce, which is the dissolution of a valid marriage, an annulment is the end of an invalid …
