Yours, Mine, Ours – Who Gets The House In A South Carolina Divorce?
There are three important concepts to keep in mind when determining who gets what in a South Carolina divorce: “marital property,” “nonmarital property” and “transmutation.”
Read MoreFacebook Can Make Or Break Your Case
At Mikell Law Firm, one of the first questions we ask a prospective client is whether or not they – or any other known party to the case – has a Facebook page. This is because the way we communicate has changed drastically over the past few years and our rules of procedure and evidence are changing right along with it.
Read MoreShould I Hire a Lawyer?
In the legal world, “pro se” is a term for litigants who represent themselves in court. A study published today on Law.com indicates that the worsening economy has led to a rise in the number of people who try to appear in court without a lawyer.
Read MoreThe Uncertain Future of Juvenile Drug Court in Charleston
This week’s departure of Family Court Judge F.P. “Charlie” Segars-Andrews could mean the end of Juvenile Drug Court – and that could spell trouble for Charleston County teenagers whose drug or alcohol problems have landed them in trouble with the law.
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