A Pay Raise Doesn’t Automatically End Child Support Many parents in Lexington worry that if they get a new job, a promotion, or a raise, their ex might use it as an excuse to stop paying child support. The good news:Child support does NOT automatically stop just because you earn more. In South Carolina, only […]
Veröffentlicht am 11.12.2025 um 21:34:00 Uhr
- Kategorie: Child Support & Alimony
- Autor: The Farley Law Firm, LLC
Criminal Charges and Custody: What Parents Need to Know If you’re a parent facing a criminal charge — or the other parent has been charged with something serious — it’s normal to worry about how it will affect your custody or visitation rights. South Carolina family courts, including Lexington County, focus on one thing above […]
Veröffentlicht am 08.12.2025 um 21:21:00 Uhr
- Kategorie: Family Law & Related Legal Issues
- Autor: The Farley Law Firm, LLC
Why This Question Comes Up So Often In Lexington, many couples stay under the same roof because of: But South Carolina has strict separation rules, and this leaves many asking: “Can we still get divorced if we’re living in the same house?” The short answer: Yes — but only under certain circumstances. The Rule: You […]
Veröffentlicht am 04.12.2025 um 21:22:00 Uhr
- Kategorie: Divorce
- Autor: The Farley Law Firm, LLC
Living With Someone Doesn’t Always End Alimony It’s a common belief that once you move in with a new romantic partner, alimony automatically stops.In South Carolina, the rule is more nuanced. Alimony may end if the court finds you’re “cohabiting” — but simply sharing a home isn’t always enough. What Counts as “Cohabitation” in South […]
Veröffentlicht am 01.12.2025 um 21:30:00 Uhr
- Kategorie: Child Support & Alimony
- Autor: The Farley Law Firm, LLC
Why Step-Parent Adoption Is So Meaningful For many blended families in Lexington, a step-parent is already a true parent in every way that matters. Step-parent adoption simply makes that bond legal — giving the child the same protection, rights, and stability as if they were born to both parents. Once finalized, the adopting step-parent becomes […]
Veröffentlicht am 27.11.2025 um 21:58:00 Uhr
- Kategorie: Adoption & Family Changes
- Autor: The Farley Law Firm, LLC
For many Lexington entrepreneurs, the business is more than income — it’s identity, stability, and years of work.So the question is natural: Can my spouse take half? The answer is: your business may be divided, but not always equally.It depends on whether the business is considered marital property, how it was funded, and what’s fair […]
Veröffentlicht am 24.11.2025 um 21:49:00 Uhr
- Kategorie: Property Division & Assets
- Autor: The Farley Law Firm, LLC
The Myth: Kids Always Choose It’s a common belief that once a child reaches a certain age, they can decide which parent to live with. In reality, South Carolina family law doesn’t set a specific age where a child can make that choice. While judges in Lexington County may consider the child’s opinion, they never […]
Veröffentlicht am 21.11.2025 um 21:30:00 Uhr
- Kategorie: Child Custody & Parenting
- Autor: The Farley Law Firm, LLC
Are Retirement Accounts Marital Property? Many Lexington couples are surprised to learn that retirement accounts are often considered marital property — even if the account is in only one spouse’s name. In South Carolina, any portion of a 401(k), pension, or IRA earned during the marriage is subject to division in divorce. Anything earned before […]
Veröffentlicht am 17.11.2025 um 21:30:00 Uhr
- Kategorie: Divorce
- Autor: The Farley Law Firm, LLC
Where to Begin: Residency Requirements Before you can file for divorce in Lexington County, you must meet South Carolina’s residency requirements: Meeting these rules ensures that the Lexington County Family Court has jurisdiction over your case. Step 1: Determine Your Grounds for Divorce South Carolina allows two main types of divorce: Your choice of grounds […]
Veröffentlicht am 13.11.2025 um 21:30:00 Uhr
- Kategorie: Divorce
- Autor: The Farley Law Firm, LLC
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Veröffentlicht am 10.11.2025 um 21:30:00 Uhr
- Kategorie: Divorce
- Autor: The Farley Law Firm, LLC
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