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Helping Couples Draft a Separation Agreement
A Separation Agreement is a legally binding contract between two parties that sets out the rights and responsibilities of each party in relation to the other. It is a detailed document that outlines the issues to be addressed when two parties are ending a...
A Guide to Navigating South Carolina’s Laws on Separation Agreements
This blog post will provide an overview of South Carolina's laws on separation agreements, a legal document outlining the terms of a married couple's separation. We'll discuss the elements that must be included in a legally binding agreement, common misconceptions,...
The Key to Crafting an Effective Mutual Consent for Separation Agreement
The process of separating from a partner can be stressful and complicated, especially when it comes to crafting a mutual consent for a separation agreement. Fortunately, there are effective guidelines that can help couples navigate this process—and in this blog post,...
Steps in Getting an Uncontested Divorce in South Carolina
What is an Uncontested Divorce? An uncontested divorce is one that typically does not involve a courtroom. The purpose of this type of divorce is to keep the process as civilized, quick, and cost-effective as possible. It also gives you both more control over the...
What is the Difference Between Uncontested Divorce and Mediation?
What is an Uncontested Divorce? An uncontested divorce allows you and your spouse to settle divorce issues, such as division of assets and child custody, outside of the court. This makes the process cheaper and quicker than most other types of divorce. In turn, it...
Alternatives to Uncontested Divorce
What is an Uncontested Divorce? An uncontested divorce is a type of divorce that allows you and your spouse to settle all your issues outside of the court. This makes the process cheaper and allows it to go much quicker and smoother than other types of divorce. In...
How to Know You’re Ready for a Divorce
What are the main causes of divorce? (in order of most to least common): Extramarital affairs/infidelity Financial problems Substance abuse Domestic abuse Commitment issues Lack of communication Conflict/constant arguing Lack of physical or emotional intimacy...
What is an Uncontested Divorce?
You’ve already decided and agreed upon divorce. But what comes next is where things can get messy. This is when you have to start making decisions about who gets what. You may have to make sacrifices and compromises about certain things, which can be difficult for...
Legal Separation vs. Divorce: What is the Difference?
When couples are going through a divorce, they might not know the correct path to take. There are several terms that can be used during the divorce process. For instance, many attorneys will use the term "legal separation". Some couples might think that this is just a...
Uncontested Divorce and Children
Divorce is a difficult process for any couple to go through. But not only is it difficult for the adults, it is incredibly hard for the children involved. Everything that the kids have known is suddenly being ripped away from them. Now they are having to adjust to an...