Court of Appeals affirms denial of retired husband’s alimony reduction request
July 26, 2023
In the July 26, 2023, Court of Appeals opinion in Downing v. Downing, 440 S.C. 322, 891 S.E.2d 375 (Ct. App. 2023), the Court of
July 19, 2023
In the July 19, 2023, Court of Appeals opinion in Fossett v. Fossett, 440 S.C. 576, 891 S.E.2d 515 (Ct.App. 2023), the Court of Appeals
The best family court mediators do not have 100% settlement rates
July 19, 2023
The best family court mediators do not have 100% settlement rates. While I prefer a strong mediator—one who is willing to challenge the strengths and
Subpoena friendly witnesses to trial
July 14, 2023
There’s a misconception that only witnesses who are reluctant to testify for one’s client should be subpoenaed to trial. Actually, I’m surprised attorneys issue trial
Take the irreplaceables with you when you leave your spouse
July 12, 2023
South Carolina does not allow actions for separate maintenance until spouses actually separate. Thus, when an unhappy spouse who lacks fault grounds for divorce has
Clients who allow their attorneys to focus on “big picture” issues can hold down their fees
June 23, 2023
I like to think of myself as a “big picture” attorney, focusing on long- term solutions to my clients’ issues rather than addressing minor, one-time
You don’t have to suffer through multiple standby docketings
June 1, 2023
I’m not a big fan of being on standby dockets. Not only is there the necessity of having to prepare for a trial that may
