Archive for November 2021
How Are Values Assessed on Property When You Are Divorcing?
One of the most common questions divorcing couples ask surrounds the division of property. Every state is different when it comes to dividing property, but the process to assess value to the property is practically the same no matter where you live. South Carolina is an equitable division state when it comes to dividing marital…
Read MoreYou May Be Surprised What Is Considered a Crime in South Carolina
Everyone makes mistakes. However, some of those mistakes can lead to arrest and criminal charges no matter how innocent you thought they were. South Carolina has some interesting laws on the books. Want to play a pinball machine at an arcade or pizza parlor? You better be 18. Own horses? If they are scared by…
Read MoreWhy Does It Cost So Much to Get Divorced?
Despite how common it is to get divorced, many people still shudder at the thought of it. Even if you agree on all the important parts of a divorce (child custody, alimony, and property division), it can still cost a pretty penny. Filing for divorce in South Carolina costs $150. The couple will need to…
Read MoreAs Jury Trials Resume Post Pandemic, Many Sit in Jail Past Their Sentences
The pandemic wreaked havoc on the world in more ways than one. Aside from the enormous death toll, which has surpassed four million, businesses have closed for good and millions of people are without jobs. One such victim of the pandemic was the justice system. Because so many courts shut down, jury trials could not…
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