Is the DataMaster Test Putting Innocent People in Jail?
When you get pulled over by the police, most of us just assume if they ask us to take a test that the officer knows how to properly administer it and that any devices or equipment necessary are in good working order. If you happen to have had a few too many drinks when you’re…
Read MoreSpeeding Contributed to Fatal Crashes, Even During the Shutdown
It’s a time when many people are taking a forced hiatus from their normally fast-paced lives. We’re staying home waiting to be recalled to jobs, working from home, having necessities delivered, and making minimal trips to pick up groceries. School and even vacations have been canceled amidst stay-at-home orders and the need to socially distance…
Read MoreDrug Overdoses Increased during the Covid-19 Shutdown
Drug addiction is a tough thing to beat. Anyone who has suffered through it knows that it’s a lifelong battle. People struggling with addiction need continued support to stay on the right track. The coronavirus pandemic has been making it much more difficult for those in recovery to stick with the lifestyle that best protects…
Read MoreDivorce Settlement Considerations When the Courts Are Still “Reopening”
One of the largest issues in a divorce is how your property will be divided. Depending upon the length of your marriage, there could be a significant number of assets to consider in that distribution, and they may hold substantial value. General property that is typically divided without a lot of argument is cars, household…
Read MoreFAQs about Child Support and Child Custody during Coronavirus
Trying to handle everything that you would typically have on your plate would be tough enough during a pandemic. Having to incorporate the complications that come with child custody or child support whether during separation or after your divorce has been finalized can leave your head spinning. Even though South Carolina is beginning to open…
Read MoreResources For Drug and Alcohol Dependency in South Carolina
At the risk of repeating what all of us hear and read in the news every day, the country is facing a pandemic unlike never before. Everyone is at risk during this public health crisis, but sadly there is a vulnerable population that many of us haven’t thought about. Our loved ones and neighbors fighting…
Read MoreSeven Rules for Co-Parenting in the Age of COVID-19
Co-parenting is complicated even when there’s not a worldwide pandemic. But today, with schools and businesses closed and social distancing rules in effect, shared custody can be more difficult than ever. With families all over South Carolina facing unemployment, financial uncertainty, and upended schedules, visitation may be in disarray and co-parents may have challenges they…
Read MoreCan I Be Arrested for Threatening to Spread Coronavirus?
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) recently warned that anyone who intentionally spreads, or threatens to spread, would be charged with terrorism. According to a memorandum sent out in late March, a person could be arrested for coughing on other people or objects with the purpose of infecting others. The DOJ memo, sent to federal…
Read MoreER Doc & Ex-Husband Battle for Custody over Coronavirus Fears
The COVID-19 pandemic continues to greatly affect South Carolina and the rest of the country, and our essential healthcare workers are on the front lines. They’re doing the most difficult work in the nation and deserve the utmost respect. Unfortunately, this can put many family custody agreements into disarray. And, as one ER doctor works…
Read MoreDUI Checkpoints in South Carolina – The Facts
Often, people find themselves facing drunk driving charges as a result of being stopped at a DUI checkpoint. Although these types of checkpoints are legal, it’s important to understand your rights and ensure you don’t experience an unfair arrest or conviction. Our firm has compiled some useful information about sobriety checkpoints in South Carolina in…
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