The decision to represent one’s own interests in court proceedings is never an easy one. Watching the drama play out in the unfolding Dylan Roof trial is a reminder of this. Mr. Roof, a white supremacist accused of perpetrating the horrifying Mother Emanuel shootings, recently petitioned the federal court to allow him to serve as his own attorney. It seems he recognized the gravity o [Read more…]
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Divorce Lawyer Charleston SC | Dividing Retirement Accounts
Dividing Retirement Accounts | Divorce Lawyer Charleston SC
One very common type of asset that people will need to divide when they go through a divorce is their retirement accounts. While this seems, and can be fairly straightforward, you will need the assistance of a divorce lawyer Charleston SC to be sure it is done appropriately.
Do we just split them in half?
Maybe. You will divide any growth that accumulated to the account during the time of your marriage. [Read more…]
Charleston Divorce Attorneys | Guardians ad Litem and Custody Cases
As Charleston divorce attorneys, one common question that we get from our clients regarding the divorce process is:
What is a Guardian ad Litem?
A Guardian ad Litem (commonly referred to as a GAL) is a third party person in your case that investigates facts and circumstances pertaining to the best interests of the minor children. They are most often attorneys, but there is not a requirement that they be. The Guardian can be agreed upon by the parties; if the parties and their attorneys cannot agree upon a GAL the court will appoint one.