Going for the “easy kill” in contempt proceedings
March 11, 2013
Clients seeking to hold the other party in contempt for violation of a family court order often present a mix of potential contempt claims. Some
Using prior consistent statements to bolster credibility
February 23, 2013
A few years ago I was court appointed in a Department of Social Services abuse and neglect case as the lawyer for a twelve year
Seeking procedural relief before seeking substantive temporary relief
February 23, 2013
My colleagues frequently recount war stories in which their attempts to obtain substantive relief on a temporary basis early in the case failed while subsequent
Considerations in reconciliation
February 18, 2013
Occasionally separated spouses in marital dissolution actions attempt to reconcile. Even though it’s bad for my business when they do so, I generally encourage reconciliation
Is there ever sufficient evidence of “continued cohabitation” to terminate alimony?
January 30, 2013
I occasionally get telephone calls from men whose ex-wife’s are receiving alimony but also appear to be living with a boyfriend. They want to know
When a child’s mental health professional makes a guardian ad litem unnecessary
January 17, 2013
South Carolina Code §63-3-810(A)(1) allows the family court to appoint a guardian ad litem in a private custody case when “without a guardian ad litem,
When a child supposedly speaks ill of a parent
January 10, 2013
How an attorney should react when a client’s child speaks ill of the client is often dependant upon things young attorneys (and often even experienced
Objecting to discovery that you sought yourself
December 5, 2012
I often see attorneys object to discovery requests when those same attorneys request the same discovery. There are potential ethical violations and tactical problems in
