Residency and South Carolina Divorce

If you are considering a divorce, you need to first make sure that you qualify. This may seem silly considering the seriousness of a divorce; however, the law has certain requirements that must be met in order to file for a divorce. One of the simple, but often...

What is Common Law Marriage in South Carolina?

You may have heard the term “common law marriage” a few times before, and you might be curious about what exactly that means. How does it differ from other marriages? And is it valid? Surprisingly, some states still recognize this form of marriage, ten...

What’s the Minimum Age for Marriage in SC?

In the United States, we have a minimum age for people to marry. It seems natural; when a child is a, well, child, we do not deem them old enough or mature enough to make that kind of decision. Because of this, each state has its own laws that govern the legal...

Peaceful Divorce Mediation: Is it Effective? 

Divorces are tough on everyone involved; there’s no question about that. Often, couples have “bad blood” between one another throughout the divorce process which makes the process quite difficult. However, many couples find that putting their...