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Ben Stevens Featured on Fox Carolina’s Co-Parenting During the Summer Segment
Ben Stevens Featured on Fox Carolina’s Co-Parenting During the Summer Segment Offit Kurman Family Law Principal, Ben Stevens, was featured on…
Ben Stevens Featured in WRDW TV Interview: Co-Parenting Tips to Make Summer Break Easier for Your Family
Ben Stevens Featured in WRDW TV Interview: Co-Parenting Tips to Make Summer Break Easier for Your Family In a recent…
Ben Stevens Presents at the Annual Convention for the State Bar of Arizona
Ben Stevens Presents at the Annual Convention for the State Bar of Arizona Ben Stevens, Principal Attorney in the Family…
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Has the thought of planning your summer vacation made you feel like you’re trying to untangle a knotted ball of twine? You’re divorced, or going through a divorce, and since you’ve got kids in the picture, the task seems even more daunting than ever before. But what if I told you that, despite the bumps and twists of your journey,…
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A fork in the road. An unfamiliar horizon. A moment that demands a decision – a decision that will reverberate through the years, shaping your child’s future. This is the crossroads where you find yourself as soon as you decide to pursue a child custody modification case in South Carolina. And it’s exactly at this juncture that you need a…
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Mother’s Day is a time to celebrate the strength, love, and dedication of all mothers. In honor of this special day, Ben Stevens, Principal and Shareholder at Offit Kurman, is offering a valuable FREE gift to help mothers better navigate the challenges of co-parenting. The Top 10 Co-Parenting Tips for Mothers is a downloadable list designed to provide guidance and…
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Mother’s Day, a time of celebration and appreciation, can become a day of emotional turmoil for moms navigating the labyrinth of divorce or child custody cases. The juxtaposition of joy and heartache may elicit feelings of confusion, sadness, and even anger, further exacerbating an already strenuous situation. In these tumultuous times, it is important for mothers to maintain a staunch…
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Navigating child custody relocation cases can be a complex and emotionally taxing process for parents and children alike. It is crucial for divorcing or divorced parents to understand their rights and obligations, as well as the legal framework governing such matters. This article provides guidance that I routinely offer to potential clients who may be facing a child custody relocation…
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When a parent decides to relocate, child custody routines are usually the first thing to be immediately affected by the relocation. Discussions about how to handle new schedules and transportation issues can quickly become a challenging and emotionally charged issue, even between the most agreeable divorced co-parents. South Carolina’s family courts give top prioritization to the best interests of the…
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April’s blog theme has been “Divorce in South Carolina,” and I’ve published several blog posts specifically about the divorce process and special considerations you should keep in mind if you might be facing a divorce now or in the future. Whether you’re facing these issues or someone you care about might be facing them, it’s essential to understand as much…
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Divorce is generally considered one of the most stressful experiences people can go through in life, but when you’re a high-net-worth individual, the stakes can be significantly higher even before the case begins. Apart from the financial considerations, there are also emotional and psychological issues to consider before, during, and after the process. Oftentimes, people get so caught up in…
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Divorces are never easy, but high-net-worth divorces pose unique challenges. Not only are there often substantial assets at stake, but there may also be complex business interests, real estate holdings, and investment portfolios to consider. That’s in addition to any child-related and parenting issues that must also be addressed for the children of the marriage. In South Carolina, navigating these…
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Celebrity divorces are often messy, expensive, and public affairs that make headlines and spark gossip. Behind the drama and the scandal, there are also valuable lessons that everyone can learn from these high-profile breakups. Here are three things that everyone can take away from some of the most recent celebrity divorces: Don’t rush into marriage. All too often, celebrities seem…
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Divorce is a difficult and emotional process for anyone to go through, and oftentimes couples who believe they can agree on everything (or who just might not realize what all goes on during the divorce process) think it will be easier on everyone if they share a divorce attorney. While this may seem like a way to possibly save money…
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Divorce is a difficult and emotional process for anyone to go through, and oftentimes couples who believe they can agree on everything (or who just might not realize what all goes on during the divorce process) think it will be easier on everyone if they share a divorce attorney. While this may seem like a way to possibly save money…
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It’s April in South Carolina and just about everywhere you look, there are reminders that Tax Day is upon us. When you’re going through a divorce, it’s important to understand how it will affect your income tax returns. Filing taxes during or after a divorce can be more complicated than you’ve grown accustomed to, especially if your marriage was long-term…
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Going through a child custody case is usually stressful enough to make most people go to almost any length to avoid a second or third round of litigation to adjust or make changes to the original Final Order. However, a large part of my practice in family court is representing parents who, for one reason or many reasons, have found…
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Making the tough decision to end a marriage is never easy, but when children are involved, it adds an extra layer of complexity to the mix. In these situations, it is crucial for both parents to find ways to effectively co-parent even after their partnership has ended. If you are a separated or divorced parent looking for advice on how…
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