In Inman, SC roughly 15% of the population is divorced. While this is not an ideal family life, there are situations where it’s the only option. At Nowell Law Firm, we’ve helped with all types of divorce cases over the years. Maybe you and your ex-partner are friendly and just ready to go your separate ways, or maybe you’re unable to speak to each other without it turning into a battle. No matter where you fall on the scale, call us at 864-707-1785 to schedule a consultation right away. Learn More About the Family Law Cases We Take Our extensive experience in family law makes us the right choice for your current legal issue. If you’re ready to find out how we can help you, take a look at the family law cases we handle: Wondering if we can handle the complexities of your case? Let’s sit down and talk about what you’re going through and what we can do for you. Choosing Which Type of Divorce You Want in South Carolina To start, you can’t really choose if you have a contested or uncontested divorce. It takes two parties to choose an uncontested divorce, but only one party to go with a contested divorce. If your ex-partner is determined to make this a fight, you can do your best to minimize the fighting, but there is only so much you can do. However, you can decide whether you want to pursue a fault or no-fault divorce. Most states only offer no-fault divorce. If you go this route, you are basically telling the court that you and your partner are simply incompatible and have differences that cannot be overcome. You blame no one for the divorce. A fault divorce is the exact opposite. You are specifically stating that something your ex-partner did is the reason for the divorce. You can file because of: You need to be able to prove that your spouse engaged in this behavior in order to be granted a fault divorce. If you successfully do so, their role in the divorce may help you during the division of assets and other issues. Dividing Your Debts and Assets A big part of your divorce is the division of assets. Don’t rush to give away marital assets just so you can get divorced quicker. What you walk away with determines the quality of life you’ll have after your divorce and how much financial stability you have. Your attorney can help you document assets and determine what matters to you. Some of the factors that influence the division of assets include: Child Custody and Support Child custody is often the most difficult and contentious part of a divorce. In most cases, parents are terrified of losing access to their children or only seeing them every other weekend. Remember that the state of South Carolina, like most other states, puts the child’s best interests first. Perhaps you and your spouse both want primary custody. The court won’t focus on what you want—it will look at what is best for the child in question. In most situations, a fair division of time is best for the child. This allows both parents to get meaningful time with their child. Child support is based on several factors. The standard formula looks at the parents’ combined income and decides how much of that money would have been spent on the child if the couple stayed married. That amount is then divided between the parents based on their share of the combined income. The difference between the two is paid to the lower-paying party. However, a number of factors can influence the actual amount paid. For example, if your child goes to Inman Christian Academy instead of public school, additional child support may be ordered to cover educational costs. If your child goes to dancing classes at StarMakers Dance Company or plays baseball through the Inman Recreation Center, those costs may also be rolled into child support. Alimony in South Carolina There are several types of alimony awarded in South Carolina. Permanent alimony is paid to the receiving party until one party dies or the receiving individual remarries. Some couples prefer lump sum alimony, which requires the higher-earning partner to pay a set amount of money. The amount can be paid over time or in one payment. Other options include reimbursement alimony or rehabilitative alimony. Keep in mind that the amount awarded or paid may be based on a number of factors including the length of the marriage and each person’s contributions to the marriage. Why You Should Choose Nowell Law Firm We understand how complex and nuanced divorce can be. There is no one-size-fits-all solution, and we won’t pretend that there is. Instead of imposing our beliefs onto your case, we’ll start by listening. Our goal is to figure out what you want, what you hope to leave the marriage with, and what your priorities are. We’ll move forward from there, with your best interests and stated preferences at the forefront of our minds at all times. If your case is particularly complex or contentious, you may worry about finding an attorney that’s up to the job. The team at Nowell Law Firm knows what’s at stake and how important it is to fight aggressively on your behalf. Contact Nowell Law Firm Now Before you make any major decisions regarding your divorce, set aside some time to talk to the team at Nowell Law Firm. We’re here for you whenever you’re ready. Just give us a call at 864-707-1785 or get in touch with us online.Divorce Attorneys in Inman, SC
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