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07/24/2019

Today, the South Carolina Supreme Court abolished common law marriage going forward. We will publish a new article soon about how this decision affects South Carolinians.

In brief: common law marriages can still be recognized in South Carolina, but common law marriages cannot be entered into as of July 24, 2019

Here's a look at what Common Law Marriage looks like in South Carolina:

07/23/2019

One of our most common questions is, "Can I stop paying child support when my kid turns 18?"As with all legal questions: It depends. Child support may end when your child turns 18, but you may have to take extra steps to end the child support obligation in South Carolina.

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Does Child Support End Automatically When My Child Turns 18? Parents that pay child support are often counting down the days when they no longer have to pay child support. A divorce decree always says when child support is ends. But a lot of parents don’t know that there are sometimes extra steps ...

05/29/2019

Who gets the house during the divorce? A house is oftentimes the largest asset a couple has. Figuring out who will get the house depends on many things. In our article, attorney Meredith Lehmann explains how you can get your house in the divorce.

Who gets the house in a divorce? Who gets the house in a divorce? Oftentimes, a house is the most valuable asset a couple owns. In this article, attorney Meredith Lehmann will discuss which spouse can keep the house and what rights the other spouse has in the house. What can happen to a

03/21/2019

Grandparent Visitation is a growing issue in South Carolina. Grandparents can get visitation with their grandchildren in certain cases. Our article explains how:

Grandparent visitation is a growing issue in today's society. Sometimes a parent refuses to allow a grandparent to visit a grandchild. Other times, grandparents fear their grandchild is not in a safe living environment. They might want to intervene and seek custody of the grandchildren. Many grandpa...

03/08/2019

In South Carolina, you may need to go before a judge to change your name. This article explains how we helps our clients change their names for a flat fee.

How To Do A Name Change in South Carolina There are many reasons why people want to change their name. Many people change their last name when they get married. Others want to change their last name after a divorce. And, some people want to change their name to fit their gender identity. If you get....

01/30/2019

When you file for divorce, you need to strategically pick where you file. The Maron Law Group accepts cases across the entire state of South Carolina

Where do I file for Divorce in SC? If you want to file for divorce in South Carolina, one of the first questions you ask yourself is which courthouse should you file? Most of the time, this is very easy. If both you and your spouse live in Columbia, SC, then you should file in Columbia.

01/13/2019

Using social media during a divorce can be like playing with fire. You can use social media while your divorce is pending, but be aware of these 5 pitfalls.

Using social media during a divorce can seem like an outlet in a difficult time. You can use it to redefine who you are with a spouse of the picture. But social media can be fatal to your case if you’re not careful. Recent studies show that social media causes many marriages to

01/06/2019

Do you have a child support order from another state? Has the paying parent stopped paying? Our latest article describes the process registering an out of state child support order.

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How Out of State Child Support Works Out of state child support orders are a fact of life. After a divorce, both spouses want to move on and live their own lives. They realize they aren't tied down to living where they did during the marriage. Divorce will open up new opportunities to move across th...

12/12/2018

Getting a divorce is a hard decision to make. That decision is even harder when you have to leave your home. This blog talks about South Carolina's requirement that you live "separate and apart" from your spouse *before* filing for divorce.

Do I have to move out before filing for divorce? Often, someone wants to file for divorce while they’re still living with their spouse. They’d like to move out, but they don't

09/19/2017

The data breach affects about 140 million people. That's almost a third of Americans. Today's blog post tells you how to protect your identity.

Identity theft is something you hope you never have to deal with. But thanks to Equifax, it's something we all need to be concerned about now.Equifax is one of the three credit reporting agencies in the United States. When you pay off a loan or forget a payment, Equifax knows. It uses this informati...