Why not divide up legal custody?
February 27, 2016
Deciding who will have legal custody–final decision making authority for a child–can be one of the more contentious issues in custody cases. Often one parent
Don’t end a long-term marriage unless you’re ready to amputate
February 24, 2016
I spend a bit of time talking folks in long-term marriages out of separating from a spouse with whom they are unhappy. It’s amazing how
February 19, 2016
Earlier this week I spent two days presenting and attending a legal education seminar, “Family Law From Start to Finish.” As with most such seminars,
In defense of the concept of romantic comedies
February 10, 2016
It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a single man in possession of a good fortune must be in want of a wife. Jane Austin,
Using opposing parties’ evasive discovery responses against them
February 9, 2016
Often opposing parties will respond to discovery with evasion: giving answers that respond to some, slightly different allegation; providing lengthy responses to “yes/no” questions without
February 7, 2016
In responding to discovery or pleadings, some of the responses, if accurate, will bolster the other party’s case. Clients, even (especially) sophisticated clients, often balk
Fighting for the last few percent of 50/50 custody
February 6, 2016
I’ve had a few custody cases the past few years in which my client has had a goal of equal time with his or her
Respecting the ongoing duty to supplement written discovery responses
February 5, 2016
South Carolina case law recognizes the fundamental importance of discovery to preparing a lawsuit for trial: The primary objective of discovery is to ensure that
