All family law cases are different, but some are more unique than others – particularly those involving high profile parties and/or high assets. Our senior partner, J. Benjamin Stevens, handles these types of cases, including divorce and child custody cases for celebrities, professional athletes, entertainers, local and international business executives, and their spouses and partners. If you or your loved ones have cases…

In the not-too-distant past, there was a “one size fits all” solution for visitation by non-custodial parents, but that is no longer the case today.  Some judges still have their fallback “standard visitation” plans, but most now try to craft a solution that meets the specific needs, schedules, and traditions of each individual family faced with divorce. Such an outcome…

Child support is money paid by a non-custodial parent to a custodial parent to assist in the support of minor children. In South Carolina, the amount is calculated pursuant to the Child Support Guidelines, which take into account each parent’s gross monthly income (or earning capacity), cost of health insurance on the child, work-related child care expenses, and other relevant…

In nearly every South Carolina divorce or separation case, a divorce settlement must be reached. Equitable division refers to the process of dividing the couple’s marital assets and debts, ensuring that both spouses walk away with a fair, though not necessarily equal, share of the marital estate.  Each case is decided based on the facts of that particular case. South…

Obtain and protect your visitation rights with your children. In the not-too-distant past, there was a “one size fits all” solution for visitation by non-custodial parents, but that is no longer the case today.  Some judges still have their fallback “standard visitation” plans, but most now try to craft a solution that meets the specific needs, schedules, and traditions of…

Understand contempt actions and how contempt of court can affect you during your divorce. Once the Family Court has issued an Order (whether Temporary or Final) in a case, the parties to the action are bound by its terms. If either party violates the terms of a Family Court Order, they risk being found in contempt of court. Contempt actions…

Know your options for paying or seeking alimony in South Carolina. In many cases, one spouse may be required to make payments to the other spouse in addition to other financial obligations, such as child support or the division of the marital debts. There are many factors that the Court must consider in determining whether or not to award alimony…

If you are facing a hearing in Family Court, you may wonder who will be in the courtroom during your hearing. Many clients ask this question, while others certainly wonder about it.  Hopefully this article will help provide some answers to this question and ease your mind. Certain people are always present in the Courtroom during hearings in Family Court: Judge :: The…