Family law cases are often highly emotional and traumatic for everyone involved. For this reason, it is best to hire an experienced attorney to help you through the process when you are involved in a family law issue.
About Family Law in South Carolina
Family law is the area of law that handles issues involving married couples and children. Some of the issues that fall into this category include:
Divorces is the process used to legally end a marriage. Before a divorce will be final, the issues of property division, debt division, child custody, child support and alimony must all be settled.
Divorce is the process used to legally end a marriage. Before a divorce will be final, the issues of property division, debt division, child custody, child support and alimony must all be settled. Prenups Prior to getting married, you and you future spouse may sign an agreement known as a prenuptial agreement. This contract will determine what will happen if you get divorced.
Prior to getting married, you and you future spouse may sign an agreement known as a prenuptial agreement. This contract will determine what will happen if you get divorced. Marital agreements A marital agreement is similar to a prenuptial agreement, but it is signed after you and your spouse are already married.
A marital agreement is similar to a prenuptial agreement, but it is signed after you and your spouse are already married. Adoptions Adoption is a legal process used to add a child to your family. The child may be a relative or non-relative.
Adoption is a legal process used to add a child to your family. The child may be a relative or non-relative. Child custody If you and your childs other parent dont live together, a formal child custody agreement is often necessary. Two types of custody exist: legal and physical.
If you and your child other parent don't live together, a formal child custody agreement is often necessary. Two types of custody exist: legal and physical. Child visitation Child visitation schedules determine when a child will see each parent. These schedules are determined based on the best interests of the children.
Child visitation schedules determine when a child will see each parent. These schedules are determined based on the best interests of the children. Child support In many cases, the non-custodial parent must pay a specific amount of child support to the custodial parent on a regular basis. This amount is determined based on the income of the parents, the child needs and other factors. Modifications of these orders may be necessary if circumstances change.
In many cases, the non-custodial parent must pay a specific amount of child support to the custodial parent on a regular basis. This amount is determined based on the income of the parents, the childs needs and other factors. Modifications of these orders may be necessary if circumstances change. Guardian ad litem In cases involving minor children, the court may appoint a guardian to represent the children interests.
In cases involving minor children, the court may appoint a guardian to represent the childrens interests. Name changes Following marriage, divorce, adoption or paternity results, legal name changes may be necessary.
Hiring an Attorney
Here at McManaway Law, LLC, we have experience with all of the family law issues above. We can also handle cases involving alimony modifications, grandparent rights, certified family court mediators and orders of protection.
If you are involved in a family law case in South Carolina, please call McManaway Law, LLC today to learn more about our services or to schedule an appointment.’