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A phone call. A knock at the door. A DSS caseworker who showed up at your home, your workplace, or your child’s school. These are scary situations, and you need to know your rights. Attorney Ellen H. Babb has more than 20 years of experience repres… Read More

Receiving notice that the Department of Social Services (DSS) is investigating you for suspected child abuse or neglect is one of the most frightening experiences a parent can face. Many people incorrectly assume that cooperation will clear their nam… Read More

Dividing marital assets fairly and equitably is an essential element of divorce. In South Carolina, both spouses have a legal obligation to fully disclose their earnings, properties, and liabilities. If a spouse hides assets during divorce is not jus… Read More

Whether you are growing your own family or helping others realize the dream of parenthood as a surrogate, the surrogacy agreement forms the legal foundation of your relationship. Because South Carolina lacks comprehensive surrogacy legislation, court… Read More

Deciding to end a marriage is rarely easy. In a fault-based divorce, the individual who files must identify a legally recognized reason for dissolving the marriage. Understanding which grounds for divorce apply to your situation is important in the e… Read More

Divorce is rarely simple, but when domestic violence is an issue, the stakes are even higher, and the legal landscape becomes far more complex. South Carolina recognizes domestic violence in divorce cases as a fault-based ground for divorce, classify… Read More

Infertility is a deeply personal challenge that affects countless hopeful parents in South Carolina and across the country. Fortunately, advances in Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) are transforming what is possible and opening the door to new… Read More

The addition of a child is a dream for many people. But achieving that dream is more difficult for some than for others. Whether you are seeking assistance to grow your own family or are helping others realize the dream of parenthood as a surrogate,… Read More