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In South Carolina, Can a Spouse Give up His or Her Right to Alimony in a Premarital Agreement?
Yes, South Carolina law allows spouses to include modification or elimination of spousal support in their prenuptial agreement. more
What Steps are Necessary to Enter a Valid Premarital Agreement in South Carolina?
South Carolina recognizes prenuptial agreements. Prenuptial agreements that are in writing, signed by both parties and entered into voluntarily with full knowledge of the other party’s … more
What are the Residency and Filing Requirements for Divorce in South Carolina?
In order to file for divorce in South Carolina, one of the parties must have been a South Carolina resident for one year before the action is brought or if both parties are South Carolina residents … more

Distribution of Property Upon Divorce
Getting divorced involves a lot of financial decisions. The property, including real estate, stocks, personal property, bank accounts and other things, needs to be divided. Sometimes the couple getting divorced can work out an equitable arrangement themselves. If this is the case then the judge granting the divorce usually signs off on their agreement. However, getting … more
Domestic Violence Law
While the physical effects of domestic violence may be the same as other types of violent crimes, the emotional effects may be far worse. Domestic violence occurs when a crime is committed against a victim by someone with whom the victim is, or previously has been, involved in an intimate relationship or someone who lives in the same household as the victim. Domestic violence … more