Tom Holland previously served as the General Counsel for the Lancaster County Sheriff’s Office, the City Solicitor for the City of Lancaster, and as a Special Assistant United States Attorney for the Sixth Circuit Solicitor’s Office. He is a single father, and through his own divorce gained valuable insight he now uses to provide Fort Mill and Rock Hill, SC families with the best representation. Learn more about Tom Holland.
Posts by Tom Holland
The Empty Nest Syndrome and Divorce
Many people marry because they want to have children. Many spouses stay together, even when they know the marriage is over, for the sake of their children. They think that staying engaged in their children’s lives is more important than the difficulties of being in a loveless marriage. The “empty nest syndrome” refers to the…
Read MoreDriving Under the Influence of Drugs in South Carolina
Driving under the influence of drugs is a crime in South Carolina, and you can face criminal charges if you are caught doing so. The drugs can be those which are prohibited under the Controlled Substances Act, such as marijuana or illegal opioids. Driving under prescription drugs may also be a criminal offense even though…
Read MoreHow Life Insurance Can Help Protect You & Your Child in a Divorce
When spouses divorce, most of the family issues are resolved either at the time of the divorce or shortly thereafter. The judge issues a divorce decree, which grants the spouses the right to start new relationships and to remarry if they choose. The marital property is divided in accordance with the equitable distribution agreement and…
Read MoreWhy Do Prosecutors and Defense Lawyers Negotiate Plea Bargains?
The different participants in the criminal justice system have different interests. The job of a criminal defense lawyer is to assert every argument and every strategy possible to achieve the best possible outcome for his client. The prosecutor is there to represent the needs of the public when a person has committed a crime. Sometimes,…
Read MoreMedical Kidnapping: When a Hospital Kidnaps Your Child
Every parent’s nightmare is their child falling seriously ill. But imagine this bad dream getting even worse. You take your child to the hospital or urgent care for medical help and the recommended course of treatment has significant side effects – side effects that you believe will have harmful and permanent effects on the well-being…
Read MoreCan I Get a DUI on Kratom?
Kratom is a supplement derived from the tropical evergreen tree Mitragyna speciosa. It is native to Thailand, Myanmar, Malaysia, and other South Asian countries, where people have used the leaves as both a stimulant and sedative for decades, if not centuries. Some people also use kratom for treating chronic pain, digestive problems, and for help…
Read MoreHow Can I Get More Parenting Time with My Kid?
Whether a parent is in the beginning stages of a divorce, in the middle of a custody dispute, or are thinking about modifying a custody agreement, they almost always have the same question – how can I maximize the amount of time I will get to spend with my children? Of course, every case is…
Read MoreCan the Government Take My Third Stimulus Check for Back Child Support?
In early March, the third round of stimulus checks went out to the American people. For many, the money has already been delivered to their accounts. Others have lots of questions, as every round of stimulus checks has had different rules. Can my check be garnished for late child support? What about overdue college loans?…
Read MoreWhat to Expect if You Have Been Ordered to Take a Parenting Class
Parenting classes are often the result of a guardian ad litem recommendation that the court accepts. The course is usually suggested in response to concerns of the other parent that the guardian has been able to validate through an investigation. In other cases, such as an emergency hearing, the court may not have the luxury…
Read MoreYou Can Be Charged with a Crime if Your Child Unintentionally Dies in Your Care
As parents, your job is to raise happy, healthy children. Your job is also to protect them from doing things that are against their own best interest, and from coming to harm. Children suffer the consequences of accidents every day, and some have a very tragic ending. If your child is injured in your care,…
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