Bankruptcy can have huge implications for your Divorce in South Carolina both procedurally and practically. For starters, bankruptcy proceedings place an automatic stay on certain areas of Family Court litigation involving marital assets, debts, and the equitable distribution thereof. However, an automatic stay created by a bankruptcy proceeding may be resolved so long as you […]
When you become divorced in South Carolina, it is important to understand how your change in marital status can affect various rights you or your spouse may have. One potential right that may be implicated is your right to claim Social Security benefits, and it is important to understand your options so that you may […]
The South Carolina statute regarding grandparent visitation was amended via bill <H4348>on June 9, 2014. The amended statute makes it a bit easier for grandparents to get visitation in South Carolina, as grandparents are no longer required to show that they have a relationship with their grandchild akin to a parent-child relationship prior to receiving […]
In South Carolina, we have four “fault” grounds and one “no-fault” ground for divorce as defined by S.C. Code Ann. §20-3-10 (1976) as follows: 1) Adultery; 2) Desertion for a period of one year; 3) Physical Cruelty; 4) Habitual drunkenness; provided, that this ground shall be construed to include habitual drunkenness causes by […]
By: J. Wyatt Wimberly, Esquire As social media use has become more and more prevalent over the past decade, it has therefore become a normal part of everyday communication, social interaction and life in general. Social media is also increasingly cited, or otherwise implicated, in divorce proceedings. I have had countless clients come to me […]
By: J. Wyatt Wimberly, Esquire Ironically, one of the most rewarding things I’ve had the pleasure of doing in my career as a divorce attorney is to officiate a client’s wedding. While I would never suggest that two people who are not fully committed to marriage “tie the knot,” I would certainly suggest that marriage […]
By: J. Wyatt Wimberly, Esquire As a married man, I often quip that “every day is a lesson in what not to do,” when asked about what it’s like to practice divorce law. This is true to some extent, but I have also gained a great deal of insight about what TO do. One of […]