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Collaborative Divorce vs. Mediation

If you have been thinking about divorce, but wanting to avoid a stressful court battle, you may have come across the terms “Collaborative divorce” and “divorce mediation” in online searches. Both are popular types of alternative dispute resol… Read More
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Understanding the Different Types of Surrogacy

When a woman carries a baby for another person or couple, she is commonly referred to as a surrogate. But often that term is incorrect. There are different ways that a woman may come to carry a pregnancy for someone else, and the terminology used sho… Read More
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Divorce During COVID-19

One year into the COVID-19 pandemic, many things in the world, and in our homes, have changed. For most people, the ordinary stress of daily life has been ramped up by the pandemic. For many, the stress of work has been replaced by the stress of job… Read More
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How Are VA Benefits and Other Military Benefits Affected by Divorce?

Please Note: If you are seeking legal representation, our military divorce attorneys only represent cases in South Carolina. If you are not within our jurisdiction, we ask that you please seek counsel with a qualified law firm in your area. A common… Read More
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A Guide to Dividing Marital Property in Divorce

Divorce isn’t funny, especially if you’re going through it. But when people do make jokes about divorce, they tend to be along the lines of one spouse taking the other for all they are worth. No wonder people approaching divorce wonder if they ar… Read More
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How to Become a Surrogate

It’s hard to imagine a greater gift than helping people who want a child to become parents. Being a gestational carrier, often referred to as a surrogate, offers the satisfaction of knowing that you were an essential part of creating a family. As a… Read More
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Prenuptial Agreements: What Can (and Can’t) Be Included

Prenuptial agreements can be a touchy topic for engaged couples. The reality is that most prenuptial agreements address (among other things) how the couple would deal with certain issues in the event of a divorce. So when the person you are planning… Read More
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Surrogacy vs. Adoption: Choosing What's Best for Your Family

When thinking about family formation, you have a number of options, including surrogacy and adoption. Both have their advantages and downsides; which one is right for you depends on your family’s circumstances and needs. Here are some factors to co… Read More
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What Couples Need to Know About Legal Separation in South Carolina

Few family law terms vary as much in meaning from state to state as “legal separation.” Everybody knows what it means to be married; everybody knows what it means to be divorced. Separation is less clear. To understand what people in South Caroli… Read More
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How a Lawyer Can Guide You Through the Surrogacy Process

Deciding to build your family with the help of a surrogate is a deeply personal decision. As such, it may feel like it can be handled on a personal level. But surrogacy and parenthood involve legal relationships, as well as personal ones. In order to… Read More
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