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Benefits of Using a Forensic Accountant for Your Divorce

Divorce is not just an emotional process; it’s a financial one, too. When one or both spouses own a business, have complex assets, or are concerned about hidden funds, a forensic accountant can be an important part of your divorce team. Forensic ac… Read More
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Dividing Active vs. Passive Assets in a Divorce

Property division during a divorce can be stressful and confusing, especially when it comes to understanding active vs passive assets. In South Carolina, courts treat these two types of assets differently, and the distinction can have a significant i… Read More
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Making Lemons Out of Lemonade – How Can a Parenting Coach Help Our Family Adjust to a New Normal?

Going through a divorce is one of the most challenging experiences a family can face, especially when children are involved. The shift from a united household to a co-parenting arrangement can be overwhelming, both emotionally and practically. This i… Read More
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What is Parallel Parenting?

Parenting after a divorce can be hard, especially when communication between former spouses is strained. While many parents attempt to co-parent, which involves open communication and joint decision-making, this approach isn’t always possible. For… Read More
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What is Transmutation and How Can It Affect My Divorce?

Divorce proceedings can be complicated and emotionally charged, involving legal intricacies that can significantly impact the outcome of the settlement. One such intricacy is transmutation, a concept that can influence how assets and properties are d… Read More
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Stephanie Brinkley Presenting before the South Carolina Bar Association

Join Stephanie Brinkley and Christopher Kays as they present before the South Carolina Bar Association on July 26, 2024 for a powerful look at two of the trending issues in domestic practice. In our first hour, Stephanie will tackle Pitfalls of Paren… Read More
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Why Prenuptial Agreements Are Becoming More Common

Prenuptial agreements in South Carolina and throughout the country are becoming more popular with couples planning to marry. What’s the reason for the uptick in the number of prenuptial agreements (also called premarital agreements)? There are seve… Read More
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What is Collaborative Divorce?

If you need to end your marriage, but you dread the fighting and conflict that often go along with a litigated divorce, you have options. One of them is Collaborative divorce. Collaborative divorce is a comparatively new divorce process imagined by S… Read More
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Who Gets the House in a South Carolina Divorce?

Divorce presents lots of challenges, one of which is the division of property—including the marital home. One of the things divorce clients often want to know is “Who gets the house in a divorce?” There’s no quick answer, because every family… Read More
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Desertion and Divorce in South Carolina

In South Carolina, you can file for a no-fault divorce, or you can file for divorce based on fault grounds, alleging that some action by your spouse led to the breakdown of your marriage. One of those fault grounds is desertion—but there are miscon… Read More
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