By Douglas A. Barker | Published April 28, 2020 | Posted in COVID-19, Divorce |
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Who Gets the Stimulus Check When Spouses Are Separated or Divorcing?
Going through a divorce is stressful enough, but the coronavirus pandemic spreading throughout the United States presents additional complications for spouses who have decided to split. In addition to changes that might need to be made regarding custody and visitation arrangements while travel is restricted, negotiations over property division need to address any new economic Read More
Read MoreBill Introduces Two New Fault Grounds
A new bill has been introduced in the South Carolina House of Representatives to expand the fault grounds available for divorce. Currently, the available fault grounds include physical cruelty, adultery, habitual drunkenness, and desertion, and no-fault divorces are available on the basis of one year’s continuous separation. This new bill seeks to add two new Read More
Read MoreDivorce Lessons from Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie
Divorce Lessons from Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie Many happily married people – yes, there are many happily married people – ask me why divorces are so difficult. “Can’t they just agree?” I am asked. “I know Jane and she is so reasonable,” and “I know Tom and he is so easygoing.” My stock reply Read More
Read MorePrenuptial Agreements
Prenuptial Agreements A prenuptial agreement is a contract between two persons made in contemplation of their marriage. Such contracts also may be called “antenuptial agreements,” “premarital agreements,” “marriage contracts,” or “marriage settlements.” Historically, prenuptial agreements were considered valid if its purpose was to distribute property upon the death of a spouse, but not upon divorce. Read More
Read MorePrenuptial Agreements in South Carolina Divorce
Prenuptial Agreements in South Carolina Divorce Recently, I have noticed renewed interest in Premarital Agreements. I attribute the interest to three factors: 1) many people are marrying later in life than previously, with more practical experience resulting in caution; 2) many couples live together before marrying, eliminating the urgency to marry; and 3) about 50% Read More
Read MoreFamily Court Jurisdiction and Venue: Where do I file for divorce?
Family Court Jurisdiction and Venue: Where do I file for divorce? One of the most common questions I receive is, “Where do I file for divorce?” The answer is not as simple as one might think, so I always respond with a series of questions. First, I ask where both parties live and how long Read More
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