Often, when parties to a marriage come to the realization that things aren’t quite working out, the immediate goal becomes divorce. There is, however, another option. Instead of seeking an absolute divorce, the parties may wish to consider legal separation…. Read Full Article »
When the parties in a divorce action have one or more minor children, custody and visitation can quickly become a contested issue. With the abolishment of the Tender Years Doctrine in 1994, the preference for awarding custody to the mother… Read Full Article »
On June 26, 2015, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in Obergefell v. Hodges that marriage is a fundamental right guaranteed by the Fourteenth Amendment and must therefore be afforded to same-sex couples. Consequently, all state laws banning same-sex marriage were… Read Full Article »
The days surrounding Valentine’s Day may be difficult for anyone separated from his or her spouse or those who are actually in litigation in the Family Court. It is common to feel nostalgic, sad, lonely or even depressed. So, if you are feeling this… Read Full Article »
There are many reasons people want to change their names or the names of their children in South Carolina. Some may want to change their names after a divorce, while others may want to do so for religious reasons or simply because they dislike their current name. Continue reading
It is difficult to face the fact that a marriage is coming to an end. If you have come to terms with the fact that the marriage cannot be reconciled, there are some basic ground rules for preparing for a divorce. Continue reading
If you are living through a Family Court case right now, you know how stressful it can be. Maybe you are going through a divorce. It is difficult to see a marriage reduced to the dollars and cents based on… Read Full Article »
“Allison Dunham has served as my attorney since 2012, and I wouldn’t go to any other attorney in the Upstate. Allison is exceptionally responsive, and I appreciate that she always answers questions personally, thoroughly and gives her clients the pros… Read Full Article »
“I heard about HWS&C from a friend. At my first appointment, I was very nervous. Then I met Allison Dunham, family court attorney. She listened to my case, asked a lot of questions and told me about the various outcomes… Read Full Article »
The State of South Carolina grants individuals the ability to represent themselves to obtain a divorce or to modify child support and child visitation. This is also known as pro se, a Latin phrase meaning “for himself.” This seems like… Read Full Article »