This article was originally inspired after reading about a horrific incident in New York where a man jumped to his death from a New York City building with his toddler son. It raised concerns about how easy it is for some parents to snap in the face of enormous stress surrounding a contentious custody battle.
Family & Divorce
The COVID-19 Pandemic & Child Custody
Our Senior Partner, Ben Stevens, is a VP in the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers. Today the AAML, along with leaders in the AFCC, shared this critical information for those who share custody of children with former partners or spouses. Here are 7 guidelines to follow with regard to child custody situations during the COVID-19…
My Spouse is Wasting Our Marital Assets
What happens when one spouse is wasting the marital assets before the divorce is final? Read more here to find out what the Family Court may do to protect the innocent spouse.
The 5 Professionals You Need on Your Side During a Divorce
You’ve probably heard the old saying, “You don’t know what you don’t know,” before, but when you’ve made the decision to divorce, that saying becomes much more relevant in your day-to-day life as you work your way through the divorce process. Here are five professionals you will need to help guide you through the divorce…
Why You Don't Want Your Attorney to be Too Aggressive in Your Divorce or Child Custody Case
Anger, resentment, and wishes for revenge are very common in most family court cases. However, acting in any way which would be deemed unprofessional by a family court judge could have very bad results in your case. Read about what happened to one attorney who took things too far here.
Who Has Legal Custody of a Child if the Parents are Not Married in South Carolina?
When married parents in South Carolina split up, they have equal rights to their children until the Family Court issues an order addressing custody, visitation, and support. However, what happens when unmarried parents disagree over issues pertaining to their minor children?
Sun Tzu, and the Art of a South Carolina Divorce
The oldest military treatise in the world is Sun Tzu on the Art of War. SC Family Court Litigation cases are often referred to in militaristic terms, which in today’s world is a somewhat unfortunate reference. How does this book relate to South Carolina divorce and child custody cases?
Easy Recipe for Family Dinner Night
Inside-Out Grilled Ham & Cheese sandwiches make an ordinary family dinner into something both kids and parents will love. Check out the recipe here…
Our In-House South Carolina Divorce Puzzle Solver
Jonathan Lounsberry has been working with The Stevens Firm in Spartanburg, South Carolina for almost five years. He handles mostly complex family law cases these days, including divorce, child custody, alimony, property division, and international family law issues. Read more here…
September 2019 – What Matters Most Newsletter
The latest edition of our popular newsletter, What Matters Most, is now available online. Read more here.