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Sep 18, 2025
Securing Fair Spousal Support Outcomes for Stay-at-Home Parents
Being a stay-at-home parent can be one of the most rewarding and demanding jobs in existence. Parents raising their children generally dedicate all of their time to meeting their children’s needs and caring for the household. They plan meals, orchestrate family travel and oversee medical matters. They clean, cook and...
Read MoreMar 01, 2025
Top 5 Reasons Workers’ Comp Claims Get Denied
Workers’ compensation, often called “workers’ comp,” is a type of insurance that offers benefits to employees who get injured or become ill due while working. This insurance covers medical expenses, lost wages and rehabilitation costs. Workers’ comp is essential because it helps protect workers from financial hardship after a work-related...
Read MoreFeb 24, 2025
How Can You Help Your Child After a Dui Arrest?
Discovering that your child has been arrested for DUI can feel like an unexpected shock, leaving you with a mix of emotions and questions. Amidst the initial concern, shifting focus toward constructive support and guidance is essential. Your involvement can help them face the complex aftermath and avoid future mistakes....
Read MoreSep 09, 2024
Navigating High-Asset Divorce: 3 Top Things to Know
Divorce is inherently complex, but high-asset divorces can introduce additional layers of legal and financial challenges. When substantial assets such as businesses, multiple properties, significant investments and high-value personal property are involved, the stakes are especially high. What should you keep in mind during these complex divorce situations? 1. Asset...
Read MoreJun 21, 2024
Navigating the Legal Process After Being Charged With a Crime
Few experiences are more confusing than being charged with a crime. Navigating the legalese that could impact the outcome of this situation can, at times, be more frightening than actually making court appearances. If you’re facing accusations of criminal wrongdoing, one key to empowering yourself during this difficult period in...
Read MoreNov 14, 2023
Driving After Any Dui Now Requires an Ignition Interlock Device
Despite all the warnings, drunk driving continues to injure and kill people on American roads every day. Our state is no exception. According to a commander with the South Carolina Highway Patrol, “Of the 1,037 traffic fatalities that occurred last year in South Carolina, 33% were attributed to alcohol impairment.”...
Read MoreNov 06, 2023
Why do People Think Coffee Can Lower Their BAC?
There is only one thing that can lower a person’s blood alcohol concentration (BAC), and that is time. The human body needs time to metabolize the alcohol and eliminate it from a person’s system. For most people, metabolism of alcohol happens at roughly a rate of 0.015% per hour. There...
Read MoreOct 27, 2023
What Costs Can You Seek After an Injury?
You may be interested in seeking compensation after a physical injury. Perhaps you’ve been injured in a car accident, for example, or a workplace accident. One of the most important things to do is to understand the various types of compensation that you may be eligible to seek. You don’t...
Read MoreOct 17, 2023
The Impact of Divorce on a Family-Owned Business: What to Expect
A significant concern during divorce is how assets will be divided. Family-owned businesses add further complexity to this process by presenting many emotional, financial and operational complexities that must be carefully navigated. Here is what to expect when a divorce and a family-owned enterprise intersect and what you can do...
Read MoreSep 28, 2023
How to Create Stability for Kids During a Divorce
During a divorce, stability can be very helpful for children. It makes them feel more secure and confident. It reduces the level of stress that they feel, which a divorce can naturally bring. But how can co-parents focus on creating that sense of stability? Below are some things to keep...
Read MoreSep 22, 2023
Staying Safe When Driving in the Dark
It’s approaching that time of year when the nights begin to draw in more quickly. For many people, it’s dark when they set off on the drive home from work. It’s natural to assume that driving in the dark is more dangerous, but is this based on fact? In short,...
Read MoreSep 07, 2023
Will You Go to Jail for a DUI in South Carolina?
Facing a DUI (driving under the influence) charge can be a terrifying experience, especially if it’s your first offense. If you’ve been arrested for DUI in this state, it’s only natural to be concerned about the potential legal consequences – including the possibility of going to jail. Jail is a...
Read MoreSep 05, 2023
3 Reasons Why Workers in Office Settings Get Hurt on the Job
There are plenty of highly-dangerous professions in South Carolina, including agricultural, forestry and fishing jobs. Transportation work, including pizza delivery, is also more dangerous than people realize. There are also thousands of people working in industrial or manufacturing professions who are only a tiny timing mistake away from suffering a...
Read MoreAug 21, 2023
Why do Spouses Hide Assets During Divorce?
Divorce is an emotionally charged process, often accompanied by various legal and financial challenges. One contentious aspect that can arise during divorce proceedings is the issue of hidden assets. Hidden assets refer to funds, properties or other valuables that one spouse conceals from the other or the court during divorce...
Read MoreJul 31, 2023
When Can You Challenge a Breath Test?
A police officer pulls you over and asks you to get out of the car. You fail a field sobriety test, so the officer gives you a breath test. It comes back with a positive reading, and you get arrested for driving under the influence. It may be very natural...
Read MoreJul 11, 2023
3 Tips for Telling Your Employer About Your Divorce
Informing people about your divorce can be uncomfortable, especially those who are not family members or friends. However, you may need to inform other parties, including your employer. Even though it may not be a requirement, it can be best for your boss to know about your divorce. However, be...
Read MoreJul 07, 2023
3 Times When Someone’s General Crash Risk Is the Highest
Drivers generally need to make safety a top priority if they want to avoid a crash. They need to constantly scan their surroundings for signs of danger. After all, people never know when an animal or a child might run into the street or when a semi-truck could jackknife on...
Read MoreJul 05, 2023
6 Essential Tips for Ladder Safety
Construction sites are bustling with activity, and safety should always be the top priority. Among the many hazards that workers face, ladder accidents are unfortunately all too common. In fact, falls from ladders account for a significant number of injuries and fatalities in the construction industry. To mitigate these risks,...
Read MoreJun 20, 2023
How Does Tailgating Lead to a Car Crash?
Tailgating is both irritating and dangerous. It signifies reckless and aggressive driving behavior. In fact, tailgating is one of the leading causes of rear-end collisions. Rear-end collisions can result in life-altering injuries like spine and back injuries, head injuries and whiplash. If you or someone you love sustains injuries following...
Read MoreJun 05, 2023
The 3 Main Types of Distracted Driving
Distracted driving is a very common issue in the United States. If you’re thinking of specific types of distraction, there are far more than three. For example, drivers can be distracted by the GPS, by cellphones, by passengers, by trying to eat and drink in the car, and by many...
Read MoreMay 31, 2023
2 Tips to Employ When Divorcing an Emotionally Abusive Spouse
Divorce is unique due to the factors that led to it. Your experience may differ from another’s. This is why it’s crucial to be informed when going through a divorce, and one of the things you need to understand is your spouse. If your marriage involved emotional abuse, the chances...
Read MoreMay 11, 2023
What Injury Hazards do Warehouse Employees Face?
Warehousing is one of South Carolina’s most stable industries because other businesses rely on warehouses to store their goods. This stability attracts many applicants whenever a warehousing position becomes available. You can earn a suitable income and obtain employee benefits with a warehousing job. However, it serves your interests to...
Read MoreMay 09, 2023
When Marriage Ends: What Happens to the Family Business?
When a couple decides to split up, they must navigate the often-complicated process of dividing their assets. But what happens when a family business is involved? The stakes are higher, the emotions are stronger, and the legal considerations are even more complex. A divorce can quickly turn a once-thriving family...
Read MoreMay 04, 2023
Tips for Dealing With a Narcissist During Custody Cases
Dealing with a narcissist during child custody proceedings can be challenging. It’s essential to focus on the best interests of your child and maintain your own emotional well-being throughout the process. Consider these strategies to help you manage the situation effectively: Prioritize your child’s needs Keep your child’s emotional, physical,...
Read MoreApr 14, 2023
Should You Accept a Plea Deal for Your Dui Charge?
A drunk driving conviction can have long-lasting consequences, and understandably, you may want an easy way out of the charges against you. It is perhaps why you may not have second thoughts when offered a plea deal. However, it is advisable to take your time and understand the implications of...
Read MoreApr 07, 2023
Three Industries With Significant Risk of Injury
Most people looking to change careers or enter a different industry give little thought to how dangerous their new job may be. It is much more common for workers to investigate other aspects like pay rates and work benefits. When you need a job to survive, you will probably accept...
Read MoreMar 27, 2023
Can Spouses Get a Legal Separation in South Carolina?
Not every couple living in a troubled marriage wants to get a divorce. Some no longer want to live together but wish to remain married for financial or religious reasons. For example, staying married can help ensure continued health insurance coverage for an ill or disabled spouse who doesn’t have...
Read MoreMar 09, 2023
Managing Home Ownership When Navigating a South Carolina Divorce
Many married couples invest in their future together by buying a home instead of renting their living space. Joint home ownership means mutually contributing to the property and building equity that can fund a couple’s retirement or their legacy for their children when they die. Not every couple will remain...
Read MoreMar 08, 2023
Do You Need a Private Investigator When Divorcing With Wealth?
Divorce makes people feel vulnerable and powerless, even the spouse that initiated proceedings. Such feelings can multiply when wealth and high-value assets are at stake, especially in already contentious divorces. Both parties to a divorce want (and deserve) a fair share of marital property, but who gets to say what...
Read MoreFeb 23, 2023
The True Cost of a Dui Conviction
If you are facing DUI charges, it is important to build a strong defense. A conviction can have significant costs that will continue for years. Some of the costs related to a DUI conviction can be found here. Cost of legal representation and legal fines It is smart to seek...
Read MoreFeb 08, 2023
What Happens When Co-Parents Can’t Agree?
There are situations in which co-parents can’t seem to find common ground regarding the decisions that they make for their children. An example could be when one parent wants the child to grow up in a certain religion and the other does not, for instance, or when one parent wants...
Read MoreJan 31, 2023
3 Things to Think About When Divorcing With a Business
Going through a divorce means you have to divide everything that you acquired during the marriage. For some people, the family business is one of these things. There are a few things that you need to think about when you’re trying to handle a business during your divorce. You and...
Read MoreJan 12, 2023
5 Things to Know About Traumatic Brain Injuries
Some incidents, including motor vehicle crashes and on-the-job accidents, can cause traumatic brain injuries. These are sometimes catastrophic and come with lifelong changes for the victim. Living with a traumatic brain injury can be difficult because so many areas of a person’s life can be affected by it. For some...
Read MoreJan 04, 2023
3 Reasons to Question Breath Test Results in a Dui Case
When a police officer wants to arrest you for a driving under the influence (DUI) infraction, they will ask you specific questions, request a field sobriety test and administer a chemical breath test. Unfortunately, some people who happily agree to perform a breath test in the hopes of exonerating themselves...
Read MoreDec 26, 2022
Custody Focuses on the Children’s Best Interests
If you’re interested in getting custody of your children in a divorce, then it’s important to know what the court is looking for when making this decision. Generally speaking, they are trying to focus on the children’s best interests and create the best possible living situation for those children. First...
Read MoreDec 15, 2022
Could You Lose Your Professional License Because of a Dui Conviction?
If you are facing DUI charges in South Carolina, you might have more than your driver’s license suspended. Apart from the fines and jail time, you might also get your professional license revoked or suspended. This can make you lose your job and dent your future employment opportunities and salary....
Read MoreDec 01, 2022
How Can You Find the Right Person to Represent You in Divorce?
Once you decide it is time to seek legal representation in your divorce, your next step is to find a suitable candidate. You will benefit from a representative with experience and up-to-date knowledge of South Carolina divorce laws, but that is not the only criteria to fill. Attorneys are as...
Read MoreNov 14, 2022
Do You Have to Tell Your Employer About Your Dui Arrest?
You had a rough weekend. You were arrested and charged with DUI. You spent a better part of the weekend behind bars before being released on your own recognizance. You can only drive legally to and from work. You’ve got hearings in front of you – and you’re still only...
Read MoreNov 01, 2022
Will Your Prenuptial Agreement Stand?
You and your spouse are getting divorced, but you’ve planned for it. When you got married, the two of you signed a prenuptial agreement. You knew that divorce could potentially happen and you wanted to consider the financial details first. For example, maybe the prenuptial agreement simply states which assets...
Read MoreOct 28, 2022
What do You Have to Prove to Get Workers’ Compensation Benefits?
Workers’ compensation benefits may be the only real protection you have after you get hurt at work. The coverage provided by your employer will pay for your medical treatment and help you cover your bills with disability benefits until you return to work. Many employees don’t know what to expect...
Read MoreOct 16, 2022
Are There Any Disadvantages to Choosing a no-Fault Divorce?
Although a no-fault divorce is a popular choice for many couples, you have the right to cite fault grounds when ending your marriage. In South Carolina, fault grounds include: Adultery Abandonment Physical cruelty Habitual drunkenness You and your spouse must have lived apart from each other continuously for at least...
Read MoreOct 01, 2022
The Danger of Delayed Head Injury Symptoms
Any time that you suffer a head injury, it’s important to go to the hospital and talk with medical professionals. This is true even if you don’t believe that the injury was severe. If you were involved in a car accident, for example, and you hit your head, it’s important...
Read MoreSep 22, 2022
How Will a Dui Conviction Impact Your Career in Health Care?
Finding a career that you love and working towards it can be quite fulfilling. For most people, there is more to work than just money. However, if that ability to work is under threat, you need to take action. The legal consequences of a DUI conviction are pretty straightforward –...
Read MoreSep 07, 2022
Will a History of Substance Abuse Limit Your Custody Rights?
If you’re a divorcing parent who has had substance abuse issues, you could feel like they’re being used against you if your spouse is seeking primary or sole custody of your children. You may even fear you will be allowed only supervised visitation. Whether they’re doing this out of genuine...
Read MoreAug 31, 2022
2 Reasons You Need Workers’ Comp. for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
As an office worker, driver or support professional, you have a higher-than-average risk of developing carpal tunnel syndrome because of the manual tasks that you perform. Whether you spend all day typing and answering the phone or gripping the steering wheel, you use your hands, wrists and forearms for hours...
Read MoreAug 27, 2022
Did You Experience a Traumatic Brain Injury After a Truck Wreck?
Large trucks are an important part of the U.S. economy. Unfortunately, they also present serious hazards on the road. It’s estimated that large trucks are involved in about 9% of all fatal accidents on the road. If you are involved in an accident with a large truck, the potential for...
Read MoreAug 10, 2022
Why Can Satnavs (GPSs) Be Dangerous?
When maps and road atlases were more common, many drivers took them out and planned their routes beforehand. These days, fewer people feel the need to do so, thanks to in-car satnavs or on phone apps such as Google Maps or Waze. These technological alternatives bring a lot of advantages,...
Read MoreJul 27, 2022
Can You Challenge a Dui?
The police pull you over after you’ve had a few drinks with dinner. You didn’t think that you were over the legal limit, but they give you a breath test and it comes in at 0.08%. It’s right at the legal limit and you get arrested. This is the point...
Read MoreJul 12, 2022
Could a Forensic Accountant Help in Your Divorce?
A trend among those seeking a divorce in America is hiring advisors such as forensic accountants. A divorce can cost a lot of money, as you probably know at this point. Every time you add a professional to your divorce team, your costs will increase. It is best to consider...
Read MoreJul 11, 2022
Why Health Care Professionals May Have Increased Back Injury Risk
Working in health care is a way for you to make a meaningful and positive impact on the world around you. However, your employment also puts you at risk. Health care professionals are more likely to get hurt on the job than people in many other private industries. Not only...
Read MoreJul 04, 2022
Will Your Mental Illness Affect Your Child Custody Rights?
When at least one spouse has a mental illness, it increases the likelihood of divorce. It’s been found to raise the odds by as much as 80%. Certainly, people with mental illnesses also divorce for the same reasons anyone else does. If you have a diagnosed mental illness, you may...
Read MoreJun 17, 2022
A Dui Conviction Can Have Financial Implications
When charged with driving under the influence, a conviction can have far-reaching consequences on your finances. It is an often overlooked aspect of a DUI since most people’s concerns are usually on the legal ramifications of a guilty verdict, like jail terms. Below are some ways a DUI conviction could...
Read MoreMay 31, 2022
Can You Inherit a Tendency to Divorce?
You inherit a lot of different things from your parents, from your physical features to your personality. When they pass away, you might also inherit their assets. But what about divorce? Could this also be passed down to the next generation? If your parents got divorced, what does that do...
Read MoreMay 19, 2022
How to Limit Distractions While Driving
For the seasoned road user, driving almost feels automatic. However, in reality, the process is very complex. The brain has to make multiple decisions every second just to keep a car on the road. If these decisions become clouded by distractions, then driving can become a very dangerous activity. Over...
Read MoreMay 11, 2022
Does a Dui Impact College Financial Aid?
If you are in college and get a DUI, there is a risk that it could impact your financial aid. However, the exact charges you face and how you handle them can make a difference. When you’re charged with a DUI, your first step has to be to build a...
Read MoreMay 04, 2022
Distraction Doesn’t End When Someone Puts the Phone Down
Using a cellphone in the car is one of the most common causes of driver distraction. It’s clear that looking down at the screen or typing on the phone is going to take someone’s eyes off of the road and their hands off of the wheel. But many drivers will...
Read MoreApr 21, 2022
Many Spouses Fear Asking for a Divorce Will Incite Violence
Recently, this blog published a post addressing the legal steps of divorcing a violent spouse. This post will discuss getting a divorce from a spouse who has not acted violently but displays the potential to become violent. Some spouses are afraid to broach the topic of divorce because they fear...
Read MoreApr 07, 2022
How Are Limb Loss Cases Handled in South Carolina?
An accident — car, workplace or any other accident — can be life-altering. Recovering from injuries sustained following an accident can take a long time. And if those injuries result in amputation, then this can permanently change your life. Amputation refers to the removal of the accident victim’s limb, whether...
Read MoreMar 24, 2022
How Long Will You Lose Your License for a Dui Conviction?
When a South Carolina police officer pulls you over and arrests you for driving under the influence (DUI), you will face multiple consequences. Pleading guilty doesn’t necessarily protect you from any of the possible penalties. Depending on your driving record, there could be a risk of jail time. The state...
Read MoreMar 14, 2022
Driving in the Sun Can Be Dangerous
For the most part, the weather in South Carolina is fairly pleasant. In summer, temperatures can soar, which means people are fully exposed to the sun. Sunshine can encourage people to get out of the house and do things. Often, this involves a drive to the park or another meeting...
Read MoreMar 11, 2022
Do You Need to Drive Dangerously to Face a Drunk Driving Charge?
When a police officer pulls you over, they will ask you many questions about your behavior. If they think you may have had too much to drink, they will ask you to perform field sobriety tests or maybe a chemical breath test. The results of your performance on those tests...
Read MoreFeb 25, 2022
Do the South Carolina Courts Give Mothers Preference for Custody?
There are many myths about family law and custody cases. For example, many people think that a judge presiding over a contested custody case will give the mother preferential treatment. Some fathers are so concerned about a judge’s personal bias that they don’t even ask for shared custody because they...
Read MoreFeb 14, 2022
Divorcing a Violent Spouse: How to Prove Your Case
In South Carolina, a spouse can file for divorce on grounds of domestic violence and abuse. This is known as “fault-based” divorce, meaning that one party was the cause of the divorce. However, for divorce to be granted on grounds of domestic abuse or cruelty, the victimized spouse must provide...
Read MoreJan 28, 2022
What Will Your Divorce Mean for Your Future Income Tax Returns?
Divorce will have a big effect on your financial circumstances. You have to share your property and your debts with your ex. You have to pay for the divorce itself, which can be quite expensive. There may also be support obligations for your spouse or your children after the divorce....
Read MoreJan 14, 2022
3 Defense Options for Those Facing Dui Charges in South Carolina
Driving under the influence (DUI) charges are more than an inconvenience. They can affect your driver’s license, your career and even your freedom. Defending against a DUI charge often seems difficult. People assume that a failed breath test will make a defense almost impossible. Truthfully, there are numerous possible strategies...
Read MoreJan 06, 2022
Yes, Carpal Tunnel in Office Staff Can Qualify for Workers’ Comp
Maybe you work in a call center and have to constantly type what the person on the other end of the phone says to you. Perhaps you are an administrative assistant and manage the schedule and records for an entire office. The longer you have done your job, the more...
Read MoreDec 28, 2021
When Is Annulment Rather Than Divorce the Appropriate Option?
Sometimes couples realize months or even just weeks into their marriage that it was a mistake. They may have gotten caught up in the romance. Maybe they got married on a whim when they weren’t completely sober. Other times, one or both spouses learn something about the other they didn’t...
Read MoreDec 14, 2021
Preventing Problems With Your Ignition Interlock Device
If you’re required to get an ignition interlock device (IID) after a drunk driving conviction in South Carolina, you must follow the rules of the Ignition Interlock Device Program (IIDP). Having an IID installed in your vehicle(s) allows you to drive legally on a “II” restricted license for as long...
Read MoreNov 30, 2021
Can I Refuse to Take a Breathalyzer Test in South Carolina?
If a police officer pulls you over on suspicion of driving under influence (DUI), the officer may request you to take a number of sobriety tests. These may include the request to walk a straight line, balance on one leg or take a Breathalyzer test. Law enforcement officers use these...
Read MoreNov 15, 2021
Understand the Dangers of Working Around Electricity
People work around electricity on a daily basis without thinking too much about the dangers of being around electrical currents. However, people in certain positions are at risk of coming into contact with high voltage currents. Knowing the proper way to handle these currents is important. Around 1,000 people die...
Read MoreNov 04, 2021
What Are the Consequences of Your Ex Hiding Assets in a Divorce?
One of the earliest steps in a divorce is the disclosure of your assets. You and your spouse have to provide an inventory of your property and debts to one another and possibly to the court so that you can settle your property division issues. Unfortunately, some people will intentionally...
Read MoreNov 01, 2021
Can You Keep Your House in a Divorce?
If you’re getting divorced and you and your spouse live in a home that you bought together, that means it’s a marital asset. You both have a right to it. In order to keep it, you may need to surrender other assets. For instance, perhaps you and your spouse have...
Read MoreOct 15, 2021
Does a Spouse’s Mental Illness Play a Role in a Divorce?
There are many valid reasons why couples divorce in South Carolina. Maybe the romance is long gone and can’t be re-ignited. Financial issues may be involved. Your spouse has been unfaithful, and the trust between you has dissolved. The two of you disagree on just about everything, and the usual...
Read MoreOct 03, 2021
You Can Avoid These Common Discipline Mistakes Made by Co-Parents
Disciplining a child is difficult enough when parents live in the same home and get along. After separation and divorce, it can become one of the biggest challenges of co-parenting. Ideally, you and your co-parent would have the same expectations for your child, apply any necessary punishments consistently and support...
Read MoreSep 29, 2021
Common Underage Dui Punishments
Sometimes, you might make the mistake of using an illegal substance and then thinking that you can drive. Even if you’re an adult, there are consequences to these actions. If you’re underage and driving in South Carolina, those consequences could be more severe. Fines One of the most common components...
Read MoreSep 16, 2021
Do Gray Divorces Impact Adult Children?
Going through a divorce could be a trying time for everyone, including children. Some people assume that only young children face problems when their parents break up. However, adult children can also go through much pain when their parents experience a “gray divorce.” Parents heading into a South Carolina divorce...
Read MoreSep 07, 2021
How to Focus When Operating a Motor Vehicle
It’s important to keep your eyes and mind focused on the road at all times while driving in South Carolina. This may reduce your chances of colliding with another vehicle, person or object while traveling to your destination. Take a closer look at what you can do to minimize your...
Read MoreSep 03, 2021
When Is the Most Dangerous Time to Be on the Road?
To stay safe when you drive, one of the things you can do is avoid driving when there are going to be many people on the roads. To do this, you need to know which times of the day are the riskiest to you and your passengers. There are several...
Read MoreAug 23, 2021
Could a Dui Impact a Divorce Case?
A conviction for driving under the influence could lead to a permanent criminal record. Many South Carolina drivers understand the serious impact a DUI might have on their driving privileges, but they may never consider the effect on divorce proceedings. Evidence related to DUI problems could factor into a divorce....
Read MoreAug 20, 2021
Can You Get a Dui if You Used Drugs and Not Alcohol?
If you are impaired when you’re behind the wheel, then you can face a DUI charge. Driving under the influence is dangerous and puts other people’s lives at risk (as well as your own). Knowing this, many people decide not to drive after they’ve had a drink. What is interesting...
Read MoreAug 10, 2021
How Does a Divorce Effect a Business?
When filing for divorce, spouses often focus on alleviating the physical and mental strain of a failing marriage. Financial issues arise when divorcing in South Carolina, and spouses who don’t address fiscal matters could find the dissolution even more stressful and negatively impacting. Spouses might co-own a business, which may...
Read MoreJul 27, 2021
Separated Parents and the New Child Tax Credit
The American Rescue Act passed by Congress in 2021 vastly expanded the Child Tax Credit for families in South Carolina and other states. Under the legislation, families with children under the age of 6 are provided a $3,600 tax credit per child, and those with children up to 17 will...
Read MoreJul 12, 2021
Is Reasonable Suspicion Necessary for a Dui Traffic Stop?
Driving under the influence creates a significant safety risk on South Carolina roads. Police officers may be on the lookout for driving behavior that indicates an intoxicated individual is operating a motor vehicle. However, the police may not harass drivers, and reasonable suspicion and probable cause should guide a police...
Read MoreJun 24, 2021
Do You Need a Forensic Accountant?
During a divorce in South Carolina, your estranged spouse might try to hide their assets from you. If you don’t catch it until it’s too late, you might not get all the assets you’re entitled to. A forensic accountant could discover hidden assets and help you with other aspects of...
Read MoreJun 21, 2021
Here Is What You Should Know About Carpal Tunnel and Office Work
Do you type all day at work? Is your desk ergonomically adjusted? What about your keyboard, is it ergonomic, too? If you aren’t sure about the answers to these questions, it may be time to sit down and think about them, because overuse of the wrists, fingers and forearms can...
Read MoreJun 18, 2021
Forensic Accountants Can Help You Find Concealed Cryptocurrency
Divorce rarely comes out of nowhere; it’s usually the result of a long, slow decline in relationship quality. Trust, which is one of the main components of a good marriage, has often evaporated entirely by the time people in South Carolina divorce. This lack of trust can manifest in various...
Read MoreMay 28, 2021
Sobriety Tests Can Fail Sober Drivers
When a police officer suspects someone of driving drunk, the officer has a few options. Breathalyzers, which measure a person’s blood alcohol content (BAC), are the most straightforward choice. However, many officers start with field sobriety tests. A field sobriety test checks how you perform various tasks or react to...
Read MoreMay 19, 2021
Must You Talk to the Police When Being Pulled Over for a Dui?
Most people don’t associate with the police on a regular basis, and getting pulled over can be a scary incident for them. When an officer accuses you of a DUI, you likely want to do everything possible to protect your legal interests. Many South Carolina residents are unclear if they...
Read MoreMay 05, 2021
Must You Talk to the Police if You’re Pulled Over for a Dui?
South Carolina citizens who are pulled over by the police under the suspicion of being under the influence of drugs or alcohol may be wary about talking to the police. Most people know that it’s in their best interests to talk to a lawyer instead of talking directly to the...
Read MoreApr 27, 2021
The Link Between Cognitive Distraction and Car Accidents
Most people in South Carolina are aware that it can be distracting to text and drive, and many people know that talking on a cellphone while driving, even a hands-free phone, can also create a distraction. However, few people are aware that there could be a link between heavy computer...
Read MoreApr 21, 2021
Divorcing Your Spouse With Narcissistic Personality Disorder
A narcissist is someone who almost exclusively thinks of themselves. People with this personality disorder may feel a sense of entitlement or overexaggerate their talents or achievements. They may be obsessed about finding the perfect mate or becoming powerful. There are strengths to being someone with this condition, but if...
Read MoreApr 12, 2021
Tips for Choosing a Good Divorce Lawyer
South Carolina couples who are thinking of undergoing the process of divorce should always consider hiring an attorney. The divorce process can be very complex, especially when you have children and businesses. An attorney experienced in the divorce process can assist you with understanding the various steps along the way...
Read MoreApr 05, 2021
Top Divorce Mishaps to Avoid
South Carolina sees its fair share of divorces each year. While both parties tend to go into the divorce trying to come out with the best financial future and child custody rights possible, very few leave the divorce proceedings with what they originally wanted. Unfortunately, many make some common divorce...
Read MoreMar 24, 2021
Common Osha Violations in the Workplace
When workplace inspections are performed, there are OSHA requirements that must be met to ensure that it is a safe environment for employees in South Carolina. OSHA releases reports highlighting the most common violations that occur. These OSHA violations include failure to implement fall protection measures on construction sites. Improper...
Read MoreMar 02, 2021
A Dui Could Make Getting Into College More Difficult
Young people in South Carolina and around the country who hope to attend college face a number of obstacles, and even minor blemishes on their personal or academic records could make the process even more challenging. Being charged with driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol is not a...
Read MoreFeb 19, 2021
Can You Balance Your Budget While on Workers’ Comp Benefits?
Most working-class families have a tight budget for their household. Some families even rely on credit cards so that they have money for necessities like groceries and utility bills between paychecks. Knowing your income is a crucial part of maintaining a workable budget. Your income expectations may have to change...
Read MoreFeb 18, 2021
Can a Dui Charge Happen Below the Legal Limit?
Most states define drunk driving as operating a motor vehicle while having a blood alcohol content above the legal limit. Many state laws set the legal limit at 0.08 for non-commercial vehicles and lower for commercial vehicles. However, drivers in South Carolina could get a DUI charge under the legal...
Read MoreFeb 03, 2021
How Your Spouse May Hide Assets in Divorce
People in South Carolina who are going through a divorce might wonder whether their spouse could be trying to hide assets. Hiding assets could be as simple as taking money out of a joint account or a valuable item from home and giving it to a friend or family member,...
Read MoreJan 14, 2021
What Are the DUI Penalties in South Carolina?
In the state of South Carolina, you can be convicted of drunk driving if you have a blood alcohol concentration of .08 or higher. The penalties that you’ll face depend on the number of convictions that you’ve had in the past as well as a few other factors. What are...
Read MoreJan 06, 2021
Why do Spouses Divorce in the United States?
According to the American Psychological Association, anywhere from 40% to 50% of marriages in the United States end in divorce. South Carolina courts may become the venue for many bitter dissolutions and custody hearings during the year. Questions often arise about why spouses divorce. The reasons vary, but several appear...
Read MoreDec 18, 2020
Hit in a Parking Lot? Here’s What You Need to Know
There may come a time when you’re involved in a parking lot accident. Depending on which parking lot you’re in, you may end up dealing with a number of complex issues. To start with, you need to remember not to apologize or assume who is at fault for the crash....
Read MoreDec 17, 2020
What Are DUI Enhancements?
If you’re being accused of driving under the influence in South Carolina, just dealing with a DUI charge can be stressful enough. But to make matters worse, you might receive a harsher sentence if you met certain conditions at the time of your arrest. These conditions are known as “DUI...
Read MoreNov 25, 2020
How Road Rage Occurs, and How to React
Plenty of drivers in South Carolina can say that they were, at one point, the victims of road rage. It often happens that drivers are rushing and do not like how another driver is traveling too slow or has cut them off. They may get the idea that they can...
Read MoreNov 06, 2020
Tips for Staying Sane During a Toxic Divorce
It isn’t uncommon for emotions to run high during a South Carolina divorce proceeding. Fortunately, most couples attempt to resolve their differences amicably as the process of ending their marriages unfolds. However, some individuals resort to dangerous actions such as stalking or threatening physical harm to their estranged spouses. How...
Read MoreOct 29, 2020
Lockout/tagout Can Help Save Lives and Reduce Injuries
Some of the most common OSHA violations on the job in South Carolina and across the United States are those related to lockout/tagout, or LOTO, procedures. Following LOTO procedures saves an estimated 120 lives each year and prevents over 50,000 injuries. Enforcing LOTO procedures in businesses that use dangerous equipment...
Read MoreOct 28, 2020
Dividing a 401(k) During a Divorce
Once a couple in South Carolina files for divorce, everything that’s considered marital property might be up for grabs. Marital property is defined as a financial asset that was acquired during the marriage. Since a 401(k) can accrue money during a marriage, a spouse might be entitled to a portion...
Read MoreOct 20, 2020
A South Carolina Dui Might Put Your Medical License in Jeopardy
After a long day at work, many medical professionals in South Carolina like to unwind with a few drinks — and there’s no harm with that. You work hard, and you’re under a lot of stress on your job. Just be careful that your attempts to decompress don’t turn into...
Read MoreOct 13, 2020
What Are the Penalties for Drunk Driving in South Carolina?
Because driving under the influence (DUI) can be dangerous, South Carolina drivers face significant penalties if they are found guilty of drunk driving. These penalties can involve costly fines prison time and license suspensions that limit your freedom. What penalties might you face for drunk driving in South Carolina? If...
Read MoreOct 05, 2020
Can You Get a Dui on Private Property in South Carolina?
You know you shouldn’t drive after drinking, and you’d never put anybody at risk on the road. But what’s the harm in tooling around a friend’s private lot with your dirt bike after having a few beers? Plenty — if you want to avoid an arrest for driving under the...
Read MoreSep 24, 2020
What Prompts a DUI Stop?
Police officers have a duty to keep the roads safe. One way they do this is by trying to ensure that drivers aren’t impaired. There are several ways that they do this, including watching for signs that a driver is impaired. Some drivers don’t realize police officers can initiate a...
Read MoreSep 14, 2020
Divorce and Your Financial Future: How to Prepare for Success
As you go through the divorce process, you have a lot to deal with in the here and now. However, you must also consider the potential impact on your future, including your financial well-being. When you take the right steps before and during divorce, you’re in better position to succeed...
Read MoreSep 08, 2020
Protect Against Trouble While Driving in a Construction Zone
The more time you spend on the road, the more you realize that there is no way to avoid construction zones. No matter how much you try to do so, you’re likely to find yourself regularly navigating these. Here are some of the many things you can do to protect...
Read MoreAug 26, 2020
Transportation and Your Parenting Plan: What to Keep in Mind
When a couple splits up, the one subject that’s virtually guaranteed to bring a lot of anxiety and distress is the custody of the children. A good parenting plan is key to resolving a lot of disputes before they ever get started. As you’re thinking about the issues that you...
Read MoreAug 12, 2020
Watch Out for the Effect of Divorce on Your Health
If you hope divorce is a magic cure that solves all your worries, you might be out of luck. While divorce may improve your life in the long run, it can take a significant toll in the short term. Most people understand divorce can bring financial problems. Fewer realize how...
Read MoreJul 30, 2020
Roofing: One of the Top 10 Most Dangerous Industries
You love working in South Carolina, but there are certainly hazards to your job. You work as a roofer, so you always have to be cautious about falls. You have to secure your tools and make sure they don’t fall down and hit people passing by or other workers down...
Read MoreJul 17, 2020
How to Discover Hidden Assets in a Divorce
They say all is fair in love and war — but that’s not exactly true in a divorce. If your marriage was volatile or deeply flawed, you might fear your spouse will not play fair in your divorce. When it comes to dividing the marital assets, your partner may try...
Read MoreJul 16, 2020
People Who Work in Offices Are Still at Risk for Workplace Injury
When people talk about workplace injuries, it’s common for them to picture particularly dangerous careers, such as welding in a construction setting or delivery driving. Most people would generally consider working in an office to be inherently safe. However, offices do have their own hazards, even if individuals aren’t out...
Read MoreJul 05, 2020
July Has More Drunk Driving Crashes Than Any Other Month
July is a month where the summer heat can often feel oppressive. Enjoying a cold beer, a glass of chilled wine or a fresh cocktail with refrigerated juice can be a great way to cool off from the summer heat. Alcoholic drinks are also a mainstay at summer get-togethers like...
Read MoreJun 24, 2020
Tips for Divorce if You Are in an Abusive Relationship
You’ve finally plucked up the courage. You are going to escape your abusive partner once and for all, get a divorce and create a new life for yourself and the kids. Take the time to consider how you are going to do this. Here are some steps to think about:...
Read MoreJun 16, 2020
Broken Ribs Caused by a Crash? That Could Be Serious
You were heading out of town when a vehicle coming toward you suddenly veered into your lane. You had no time to respond and ended up colliding with them head-on. This car crash was totally unexpected and put a complete halt to all your plans. After the crash, you realized...
Read MoreJun 03, 2020
Will You Lose a College Scholarship if You Get a DUI?
You’re 21, and something you have wanted to do for a while is to go out and drink. For your birthday, you and your friends from college headed downtown to a popular bar. You had no idea how alcohol would affect you, and you certainly weren’t thinking about the consequences...
Read MoreMay 22, 2020
Narcissists Can Make Divorce Complicated
Divorce is a trying time for everyone involved, and it can get much worse if the person you’re splitting up with is a narcissist. These individuals will try to control everything about the situation. They begin to act in frantic ways if they think that they’re losing that control. One...
Read MoreMay 18, 2020
What Role Will Your Child’s Preference Play in Custody Decisions?
The South Carolina family courts do their best to create unique custody solutions that work for divorcing parents and prioritize the needs of the children. For most families, shared custody or co-parenting will be the best solution to divorce with minor children. Co-parenting arrangements allow both parents to continue to...
Read MoreMay 12, 2020
What Evidence do Police Need for a South Carolina Dui Arrest?
Driving while under the influence (DUI) of drugs or alcohol may be one of the most common offenses that people get arrested for in South Carolina. Despite the prevalence of impaired driving arrests and charges, quite a few people still struggle to understand what constitutes impaired driving and how the...
Read MoreMay 03, 2020
Can I Refuse a Breathalyzer Test in South Carolina?
The answer to that question is yes. You do have a right to refuse a breathalyzer test in South Carolina, however, there are serious consequences if you do say no, as there are in other states that have implied consent laws. When you’re pulled over by a police officer, it...
Read MoreApr 24, 2020
The Basics of South Carolina’s Workers’ Compensation Insurance
When you get hurt in a workplace accident or develop symptoms of a work-acquired illness that keeps you from doing your job, you find yourself in the exact situation that workers’ compensation insurance exists to address. No one who works for a living should have to suffer severe financial hardship...
Read MoreApr 16, 2020
Family-Owned Businesses and Divorce
For the last five years, you and your spouse have worked hard to build your own business from the ground up. It was tentative for the first year or so, but now it is very successful. You don’t want to lose what you’ve worked so hard for or your source...
Read MoreApr 08, 2020
Can You Get a Dui if You Don’t Break the Legal Limit?
Blood alcohol concentration (BAC) is used to set the legal limit for drinking and driving in the United States. It is set at .08% as of this writing. If you do not break that limit, does that mean that you cannot get a DUI? It does not. Rather than outlawing...
Read MoreApr 01, 2020
Can Clinical Depression Lead to Divorce?
Clinical depression is vastly different from simply feeling depressed or down. It is a medical condition in which your depression may seem like it has no cause, and it can be overwhelming. Those who suffer from it often need therapy and/or medication as a result. It also does not discriminate,...
Read MoreMar 26, 2020
Distracted Driving: a Potentially Fatal Risk
Distracted driving is a serious problem in the U.S. It results in around 10,000 fatalities a year, many of which would never have had to have happened if not for being distracted behind the wheel. Distractions come in many forms. Though people often think of distractions as looking at a...
Read MoreMar 25, 2020
Financial Documents to Gather as You Prepare for Divorce
Once you decide to divorce, you’re likely to have questions and concerns about your current financial circumstances as well as how you’ll stabilize your situation in the future. As you turn your attention to your finances, you’ll come to find that you need a variety of financial documents in order...
Read MoreMar 24, 2020
Brain Injury Awareness Month Brings New Hope and Understanding to Victims
According to the Brain Injury Association of America, someone in this country suffers an acquired brain injury every nine seconds of the day. Many of those injuries are related to strokes, complications of disease or trauma — and they leave victims struggling with a chronic health problem that literally changes...
Read MoreMar 17, 2020
South Carolina Motorcyclists: Make Yourself Visible to Drivers
Motorcyclists in South Carolina and around the nation share the roads with drivers of bigger automobiles, trucks and buses, and they are in much greater danger of being injured in a crash than other drivers. In fact, motorcycle crashes are 27 times more likely to result in a fatality than...
Read MoreMar 16, 2020
Help Your Children Adjust to Life After Divorce
When you and your ex go through a divorce, you have to think about how you’re going to help your children through the issues that are going to come up. One of the biggest challenges that they’re going to face is learning how to live in two homes. For most...
Read MoreMar 16, 2020
Could the Color of Your Car Contribute to a Criminal Charge?
You know better than to drive while intoxicated, and you know your limits. What you may not know, however, is that any alcohol in your system — and many prescription or over-the-counter (OTC) medications — can still expose you to a charge of driving under the influence (DUI). All it...
Read MoreMar 13, 2020
Protecting Your Medical License After a Dui
To be perfectly direct: It’s never smart to drive under the influence (DUI) of drugs or alcohol. You can end up in a serious accident that puts your life — and the lives of others — in danger. If you happen to be a doctor or another medical professional, you...
Read MoreMar 12, 2020
What Is Reasonable Suspicion for a DUI Stop?
Police officers can’t pull over vehicles just because they feel like it. Instead, they either have to have a specific pattern for stopping them, such as during a sobriety checkpoint, or they have to have reasonable suspicion. The legal standard for reasonable suspicion isn’t very difficult to meet. In order...
Read MoreFeb 24, 2020
How Can I Divide My Business During the Divorce?
The division of assets in a divorce can be extremely challenging when you and your spouse own a business. You’re probably worried about who will get to keep the business and what the divorce will mean for the future of your company. There are a few options for dividing your...
Read MoreNov 27, 2019
How Can Divorce Affect Your Finances?
You may already be aware of some of the impacts divorce can have on your property. You and your spouse will have to decide how to split possessions like your house, your cars, furniture and more. But divorce in South Carolina can affect much more than just your physical belongings....
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