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Divorce Lawyer in Charleston SC | Holidays with the Kids

June 19, 2014 By Patricia O. DeTreville Leave a Comment

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As a long-time divorce lawyer in Charleston SC, I have seen an entire generation of children processed (literally) through the court system as part of their parents’ divorce. Along the way, these children, many now adults with children of their own, have been analyzed, scrutinized, poked, prodded, debated, and carefully considered. Decisions and rulings beyond number have been made for them, and in their best interests, all as determined by the system. What we discover at this point, however, is that these children feel that they have not been heard, and they definitely have [Read more…]

Filed Under: Agreements, Best Interest of the Child, Custody, Holidays, testing, Uncategorized, Visitation Tagged With: best interests of the child, divorce lawyer in charleston sc, holidays

Divorce Attorneys in Charleston | Making Summers Easier on the Kids

June 17, 2014 By Patricia O. DeTreville Leave a Comment

Divorced or separated parents have to live, day by day, with the consequences to their children of the choices which they make as adults. Good choices for the children can be difficult to make, in the “fog” of separation or divorce. Whether you are separated, thinking about separation, divorced, or in the middle of a case on either, here are some suggestions from experienced divorce attorneys in Charleston for handling your extended summer times with your children:

1) Don’t use this time to say bad things about your children’s other parent or members of their family.[Read more…]

Filed Under: Best Interest of the Child, Current Events, Custody, Holidays, testing, Uncategorized, Visitation Tagged With: divorce attorneys in charleston, summer communication co-parenting visitation contact children

Family Court Attorney in Charleston | Manage Costs, and Make Wise Decisions

April 17, 2014 By Patricia O. DeTreville Leave a Comment

How to Manage the Cost of Your Family Court Case

Be sure you do your homework before hiring a Family Court Attorney in Charleston.

It generally will do you no good, and most likely will actively harm you, if you seek the services of an attorney who does not have substantial experience in Family Court. Every area of practice is so different, and the requirements for keeping up in every area so diverse and numerous, it is even more important than ever to seek an experienced Family Court attorney in Charleston[Read more…]

Filed Under: Divorce, Mediation, testing, Uncategorized Tagged With: cost of divorce, experienced family court lawyer, family court attorney in charleston

Charleston Family Court Lawyers | 10 Ways to Ruin Your Family Court Case

March 27, 2014 By Patricia O. DeTreville Leave a Comment

Charleston Family Court Lawyers | 10 Ways to Ruin Your Family Court Case

If you really, really want to lose in Family Court (and yes, there is a very broad definition of “losing” in Family Court, but for our purposes here, it means “fail to obtain your objectives”) it is really not that hard. Do the things I have outlined here, and you can lose big time. To the contrary, help yourself by AVOIDING these items:

1) Get your kids involved in your fight.

Nothing makes professionals – including Family Court judges – [Read more…]

Filed Under: Child Support, Contempt of Court, Divorce, Ethics, testing, Uncategorized Tagged With: charleston divorce, charleston family court lawyers, child support, contempt of court, top 10 mistakes

Divorce Lawyers in Charleston | What to Expect at Your First Meeting

February 24, 2014 By Patricia O. DeTreville 1 Comment

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Going in for the very first meeting with a divorce lawyer in Charleston you may or may not choose to employ? What should you reasonably expect? Here are some things I would include on your list:

1. Were you promptly and politely greeted (both on the phone when you made your appointment as well as when you arrived for your appointment)?

2. Was the law office neat, clean and welcoming when you arrived and while you waited?

3. If you were asked to fill out forms, were you told why these forms were necessary?

4. Did you have ample time to complete these forms?

[Read more…]

Filed Under: Divorce, testing, Uncategorized Tagged With: charleston divorce, divorce lawyers in charleston, divorce lawyers in charleston sc, west ashley divorce lawyers

James Island Divorce Lawyers | Loving Your Kids After Divorce

February 10, 2014 By Patricia O. DeTreville Leave a Comment

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It’s almost Valentine’s Day. Here is some holiday advice from our James Island divorce lawyers on giving your children special gifts when they are experiencing the divorce or separation of their parents.

Every holiday brings strain to children whose parents are divorced, going through a divorce, or just separated – no matter how long it has been since their parents have been together.

Father and/or Mother may now have a new spouse (stepfather or stepmother), a significant other, or just a new boyfriend or girlfriend. There may or may not be loving grandparents in the pictu [Read more…]

Filed Under: Best Interest of the Child, Current Events, Custody, Divorce, Ethics, Holidays, Separation, testing, Uncategorized Tagged With: best interests of the child, charleston divorce lawyers, holidays, james island divorce lawyers, valentine's day, west ashley divorce lawyers

Charleston Divorce Attorney: How Do Family Courts Enforce Their Orders?

January 16, 2014 By Patricia O. DeTreville Leave a Comment

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If you are living under a Family Court Order – whether the order covers alimony, child support, custody and visitation, property division, restraining orders, or any combination [Read more…]

Filed Under: Contempt of Court, Divorce, testing, Uncategorized Tagged With: charleston county family court, charleston divorce attorney, contempt of court

Charleston Family Court Lawyers: Can I Date During Divorce?

December 6, 2013 By Patricia O. DeTreville Leave a Comment

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Hands down, no contest, the most frequently asked question of Charleston Family Court lawyers at initial consultation is “when can I date”?

Sometimes, the question is posed more subtly, such as inquiring about going out socially in groups or wanting to know more about language which can be added into Separation Agreements allowing either spouse to live as if unmarried. Most often, however, the question is plainly put, and usually comes up at the very end of a consultation.

Since it is, obviously, a sensitive and important issue, let’s review it here.

If yo [Read more…]

Filed Under: Adultery, Alimony, Custody, Divorce, Marital Fault, Separation, testing, Uncategorized Tagged With: adultery, charleston divorce, charleston family court lawyers, separation and divorce

Divorce Lawyers in Charleston SC: Should I Leave the House?

November 26, 2013 By Patricia O. DeTreville Leave a Comment

One of the most common questions asked of divorce lawyers in Charleston SC is “should I leave the house?”  The decision as to who stays and who goes from the marital home can be complicated by a number of different factors:

Is personal safety an issue?

A marriage under stress resulting from physical abuse, drug or alcohol abuse, or abusive and demeaning behavior calls for personal safety to be the first consideration.  If you find yourself in a living situation wher [Read more…]

Filed Under: Divorce, Marital Fault, Separation, testing, Uncategorized Tagged With: divorce lawyers in charleston sc, marital home, marital property, physical abuse

Charleston County Family Court: Fall Review

October 23, 2013 By Patricia O. DeTreville Leave a Comment

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It’s fall in the Charleston County Family Court.

Fall brings relief in so many ways: a little breeze here and there, not quite so much sun, and the anticipation of cool nights with maybe even a sweater or two being brought out! The breeze has been blowing through the Charleston County Family Court, as well, with changes in practice Rules, public airing of one adoption case, and a change in focus in some cases, whether they be alimony cases, child support cases, custody case, or any combination [Read more…]

Filed Under: Current Events, Custody, testing, Uncategorized, Visitation Tagged With: adoption, baby veronica, biological father, charleston county family court, responsible father registry

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