Posts by J. Benjamin Stevens
Understand how the division of assets and debts in divorce settlements are resolved in South Carolina.
In nearly every South Carolina divorce or separation case, a divorce settlement must be reached. Equitable division refers to the…
Read MoreWhat Happens if You Miss a Family Court Date?
Like most court proceedings, South Carolina divorces and child custody cases require the parties to showing up at court at…
Read MoreVisitation
Obtain and protect your visitation rights with your children. In the not-too-distant past, there was a “one size fits all”…
Read MoreDivision of Assets and Debts
Understand how the division of assets and debts in divorce settlements are resolved in South Carolina. In nearly every South…
Read MoreContempt of Court
Understand contempt actions and how contempt of court can affect you during your divorce. Once the Family Court has issued…
Read MoreChild Support
Know your options for paying or seeking child support in South Carolina. Child support is money paid by a non-custodial…
Read MoreAlimony / Spousal Support
Know your options for paying or seeking alimony in South Carolina. In many cases, one spouse may be required to…
Read MoreCan I Lose Custody of My Child Because of Sports?
When a parent is awarded custody of their child during a divorce, whether it is legal or physical custody, they probably…
Read MoreWho Is (Isn’t) Present During Hearings in Family Court?
If you are facing a hearing in Family Court, you may wonder who will be in the courtroom during your…
Read MoreWho Has Legal Custody of a Child if the Parents are Not Married in South Carolina?
When married parents split up, they have equal rights to their children until the Court issues an order addressing custody,…
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