December 10, 2009
Yesterday I posted about the December 9, 2009 Court of Appeals decision in Smith v. Smith, 386 S.C. 251, 687 S.E.2d 720 (Ct.App. 2009) noting that
Court of Appeals decision rewards indefinite pleadings in family court
December 9, 2009
A few years ago I stopped adding the catchall phrase “and for such other relief as the court deems just and proper” to my family
December 8, 2009
As someone who has previously noted my admiration for Tiger Woods, I cannot help but be saddened by his recent “troubles.” What I hear from
December 3, 2009
Today the Court of Appeals, in Department of Social Services v. Laura D., 386 S.C. 382, 688 S.E.2d 130 (2009), reversed and remanded a family court’s decision
November 25, 2009
A lecture/article topic idea I have often considered but never been able to completely get a fixed idea on is the notion of “What’s a
Financial Decisions to Make as You Divorce
November 14, 2009
Article in yesterday’s New York Times. Should be required reading/checklist for divorce clients: Financial Decisions to Make as You Divorce
Should a guardian ad litem have to “bless” every child custody agreement?
November 14, 2009
When parents seek approval of any agreement that resolves a dispute over a child’s custody, the family court judge looks to the guardian ad litem
