Anne Frances Bleecker Law Blog

Chances are, if you are preparing to undergo a divorce, that you have heard stories from friends, family, neighbors, co-workers, or acquaintances about their divorce experiences.  It is likely that some of these stories are frightening and some are encouraging, but whatever the case may be, it must be remembered that each divorce case is unique and has its own particular set of conditions. 

Whether the advice and warnings you received from others are valid or not, it is... Read More

Chances are, if you are filing divorce in Charleston or throughout South Carolina, that you have heard stories from friends, family, neighbors, co-workers, or acquaintances about their divorce experiences.  It is likely that some of these stories are frightening and some are encouraging, but whatever the case may be, it must be remembered that each divorce case is unique and has its own particular... Read More

If you are preparing to file for a divorce in South Carolina, either you or your spouse must have been a resident in the state for at least one year—unless you are both residents, in which case the length of residency requirement is reduced to three months.  After filing for divorce, you must wait ninety days before a divorce decree can be ordered.  When one spouse files a complaint... Read More

For two spouses to carry out a divorce, important decisions must be made about the custody and visitation rights of their children, the division of their assets and debts, and the issues surrounding spousal support.  Various approaches can be used to arrive at decisions regarding the breaking of the marital bonds between two spouses. 

Mediation is often the first approach recommended to divorcing spouses.  Mediation allows the spouses to maintain a large degree of... Read More

If you are preparing to get divorced in Charleston, you can take certain measures to make the divorce proceedings run smoothly and efficiently.  One of those measures is to work with a divorce attorney who can offer professional expertise and skilled legal representation. 

When meeting with a divorce attorney for the first time, it is helpful to bring certain necessary information and paperwork.  This enables your lawyer to begin an immediate... Read More

A divorce is a legal ruling that breaks the bonds of matrimony between two spouses, and restores each spouse to single status.  When a divorce occurs, many of the legal proceedings surrounding the action involve the division of marital assets and debts and, in many cases, the determination of child custody and visitation rights.  These divisions and determinations are made in accordance with the divorce laws that govern the jurisdiction in which the divorce is being... Read More

In South Carolina, custody will be awarded in the best interests of the children

In Charleston and throughout the state of South Carolina, both parents have equal rights regarding an award of custody of their children.  The Family Court will make child custody decisions based upon the best interests of the child. To determine what the best interests of the child are, the Family Court will consider many factors including the following:

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