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Are National Divorce Laws A Possibility?
The issue of “state’s rights” has been in the news a lot recently, especially given the recent Supreme Court decision making same sex marriage legal across the country and the furor over the...
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Does Remarriage Affect Child Support?
When parents separate in South Carolina, the non-custodial parent is usually required to pay child support to the custodial parent. This support is calculated as part of a clearly laid out formula,...
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Tips for Divorcing a Narcissist
In most cases, separating and getting divorced is hard, even under the best of circumstances. However, staying in a bad marriage can be even worse, particularly if your spouse is a narcissist. In...
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Who Files for Divorce More Often – Women or Men?
An interesting study concerning marriage and divorce was recently presented at the American Sociological Association’s annual meeting. The issue was who files for divorce more often – men or women? The...
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Are Retirement Accounts Marital Assets in South Carolina?
When a couple goes through a separation or divorce, often one of the largest categories of assets they have are retirement and other employment benefits. Pensions, 401(k)s, IRAs, and other retirement...
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Common Law Marriage in South Carolina
Common law marriage is something many people have heard of, but may not fully understand. Though many states have abolished the concept, South Carolina continues to allow for couples to be common law...
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Having a Baby Before Marriage Is No Longer a Recipe for Divorce
Sociologists have long thought that having a baby before marriage results in couples having dramatically higher rates of divorce than those who wait and have children after marriage. This difference...
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Divorce Rate Exceeds Marriage Rate in Some Places
The Tennessee Department of Health recently released statistics about divorce and marriage rates across the state. The numbers showed that overall, nearly as many couples divorce each year as get...
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Some States Reduce Divorce Waiting Periods
A recent push across the U.S. to make the divorce process easier has continued, with lawmakers in several states rolling back divorce waiting periods. Couples have grown frustrated with what they see...
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Lamar Odom’s Case Illustrates Importance of Updating Healthcare Powers of...
As you may have read, NBA player Lamar Odom remains hospitalized in Nevada after being found unconscious in a brothel. The tragic case has captured the media’s attention and resulted in stories about...
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