According to reports by the National Center on Substance Abuse and Child Welfare, nearly 1 in 8 children in the United States live in a household where one parent has a substance abuse disorder. For parents who are divorcing and trying to gain custody, substance abuse, along with many other issues, can complicate the divorce …
Tips for Navigating a Divorce During the Holidays
Divorce is never easy, even if you are the one who initiated it. And navigating a divorce during the holidays can be especially painful. You can expect a flood of emotions as you try to balance time-worn traditions and new realities. No matter how much you realize divorce was the best decision, you’re now feeling …
How to Survive Co-Parenting During Your First Post-Divorce Holidays
The holiday season has a way of amplifying all our emotions, both the good and the bad. Unfortunately, after a divorce, the holidays can be a painful reminder of how things used to be and how different they are now. Post-divorce holidays will not only stir up a lot of feelings for you but also …
Navigating a Divorce in Newport News, Virginia
Few things in life are as emotionally overwhelming as a divorce. Not only are you navigating the end of a relationship, but you are also dissolving a complex legal contract and making decisions that can affect you well into the future. Unfortunately, it is easy to make decisions based on emotional reactions and immediate needs …
Spousal Support in South Carolina: Do You Qualify for Alimony?
If your marriage is ending, many questions and fears will arise. One may be how you will financially care for yourself after the divorce if you have been relying on your spouse’s income during your marriage or you make significantly less than they do. Alimony is court-ordered financial support or maintenance that one spouse must …
Columbia, South Carolina Military Divorce Attorney
Military divorce cases are unique because of their interplay of military regulations, state laws, and federal laws. Whether you are a military service member or the spouse of one and navigating a divorce, it will be essential to understand how these laws can affect your specific divorce circumstances. The experienced Columbia, South Carolina military divorce …
National Family Caregivers Month: Understanding the Role of Guardianship and Conservatorship in Providing Care
According to the National Council on Aging, families are often the primary source of support for individuals with disabilities and older adults, with more than 53 million family caregivers providing critical unpaid care in the United States alone. These essential caregivers manage tasks ranging from medical care to financial care to personal care to daily …
Child Custody Challenges When a Child Has Special Needs: A Focus on Down Syndrome
October marks Down Syndrome Awareness Month, and if you are the parent of a child with Down Syndrome, you already know the unique joys and challenges of your role. However, navigating a divorce and negotiating custody on top of this can make your life even more complicated. Custody cases are seldom simple, but when a …
Down Syndrome Awareness Month: Shining a Light on the Unique Challenges of Divorcing With a Special-Needs Child
Down Syndrome Awareness Month provides a unique opportunity to educate, advocate, and celebrate individuals with Down Syndrome. It is also a time to raise awareness of their needs, particularly as they relate to navigating a tumultuous family situation such as a divorce. While divorce is difficult for any family, it presents additional complexities when a …
6 Common Estate Planning Misconceptions
Bottom line: nobody likes to think about their own death or incapacity. But an estate plan isn’t just about what happens to your “stuff” when you die; it can also protect you while you’re alive. Estate plans aren’t just for older adults and the wealthy. A comprehensive estate plan is important for anyone who has …
Child Custody and Visitation in South Carolina: How to Protect Your Rights as a Parent
Child custody is often one of the most emotionally challenging issues for any divorcing couple with minor children. As a parent, it will be crucial to understand your rights and also how the court system makes child custody decisions. In this way, you can create a custody arrangement that is mutually beneficial to both you …
How to Prepare for Your South Carolina Divorce
Going through a divorce can be challenging for anyone, and it’s easy to let your emotions get the better of you. But a divorce is a complex legal process that requires a level head and proper preparation. While ending a marriage can feel tumultuous, it can also impact your entire future. The legal system is …
Guide to Military and Veteran Benefits in Family Law Cases
In Texas, it’s not uncommon for military issues to arise in the context of divorce and other family law matters. With a basic understanding of military and veteran benefits, attorneys can better navigate the issues and impacts of military service in such cases. This guide provides attorneys with a glossary of terms, common scenarios to …

It’s Down Syndrome Awareness Month: How Can a Special Needs Trust Protect Your Loved One’s Future?
October is Down Syndrome Awareness Month when we come together to celebrate individuals with Down Syndrome and recognize their unique contributions. It’s also a time to raise awareness about the challenges they and their families face in navigating the future. What is a Special Needs Trust? When there is a special needs child in the …

Is Your Special Needs Child Turning 18? What You Should Know About Ensuring Their Financial Future
Having an estate plan in place ensures your and your family’s needs for the future, but it is particularly important if you have a child with special needs. You have spent your life and resources dedicated to caring for your special needs child. However, once your child turns 18, the criteria for getting essential benefits …

Estate Planning: More Than Just a Will
You have worked hard to build a nest egg for your future and a legacy for those you love and care about. But without planning how your estate will be administered after you are gone, these assets could be distributed by the courts in ways you would not have chosen and your assets will be …

How Can a Spouse’s Disability Affect a Divorce in Virginia?
While divorce is never easy, divorcing a spouse with a disability adds another level of emotional, financial, and legal complexity to the process. It will require a more finely balanced approach that considers your disabled spouse’s needs and future and also your own legal and financial welfare. The court will take extra effort to ensure …
What is Equitable Distribution in a North Carolina Divorce?
When spouses go their separate ways in North Carolina, they must first reconcile a number of complex issues before they will be granted a divorce. One of these is how they will divide the assets and debt they acquired while they were married. In North Carolina, marital property division is done by “equitable distribution.” While …
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