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Family Law matters, and our experienced team of family law attorneys in Beaufort, SC is here to help protect you and your family. Whether they involve matrimonial law, domestic relations, or disputes, these issues disrupt the everyday life of ordinary people, like you. At Harvey & Battey, you can rest assured that your concerns will be handled with care and in the strictest confidence by Sam Scoville and his staff in the following areas:
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Contact our team of trusted family law attorneys to schedule your initial consultation. During this consultation, Sam Scoville will take the opportunity to determine your basic legal needs, to provide you with general knowledge about the law affecting your specific situation, and to explain your available options.
Common Family Law Questions:
Q: What are the reasons for divorce in South Carolina?
A: The five grounds for divorce in SC are: adultery, physical cruelty, habitual drunkenness, desertion, and one-year’s continuous separation. You can learn more about divorce related law information here.
Q: How can a family law attorney help with child custody and support?
A: Hiring a family law attorney for any custody agreement will help make the process as smooth as possible for all involved, as well as help provide peace of mind in otherwise stressful circumstances. Your child custody and support case is unique, so working with an attorney who is experienced in child custody and support arrangements can give you clarity about the situation and help you understand your own rights and responsibilities, as well as the rights of your child. You can learn more info on the South Carolina laws surrounding child custody here.
Q: How does alimony work in South Carolina?
A: A judge will determine if a spouse will be required to pay alimony based on several factors, including length of the marriage, age and health of spouses, education levels and work history of spouses, and the grounds for the divorce. Our attorneys at Harvey & Battey may be able to help you obtain temporary or permanent alimony if your soon-to-be former spouse earns a substantially higher income than you do. You can learn more about alimony and spousal support laws in South Carolina here.
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Family Law Articles
Division of Assets in Divorce: Understanding Marital vs. Separate Property in South Carolina
Divorce can involve many difficult decisions, and one of the most complex aspects is determining how assets and debts will be divided. In South Carolina, the division of assets in divorce is governed by a legal framework known as equitable distribution. This means the...
Marital Property Laws in South Carolina: What Every Spouse Should Know
Understanding marital property laws in South Carolina is essential for anyone who is married, considering divorce, or planning for the future. These laws determine how assets and debts are classified and divided, which can have a lasting impact on your financial...
Alimony in SC: Understanding Spousal Support & Laws
No one enters a marriage expecting it to end in divorce. Yet when divorce becomes a reality, it often carries significant financial consequences. In South Carolina, when there is a large income disparity between spouses, the lower-earning spouse may be awarded...