Domestic violence is a grievous crime that has profound consequences for both victims and people who are (falsely) accused of it. It’s important to discuss and highlight some of the nuances of domestic violence cases, particularly in the context of witness testimonies and prospective defense strategies. The attorneys at Cate & Brough understand the intricate dynamics of such issues and the importance of a Read More
Putting You At Ease Regarding Child Custody
When parents face the prospect of a divorce, two of their biggest concerns are tied to either custody of their child or the future of their finances. In this post, we are going to address the former. To give you some peace of mind, we want you to be aware that the child custody laws in South Carolina are designed to protect the best interests of the children involved in the divorce. The “Best Interests of Read More
Stacking The Deck In Your Personal Injury Case
Regarding personal injury cases, documentation is critical in terms of the outcome of the claim. Because of our significant experience with these cases, we have firsthand experience with people's challenges after sustaining an injury. Although we will always be committed to delivering the best representation, some elements require the victim’s participation. After an injury, securing a settlement relies on you Read More
What You Do In The Interim Matters
After you have been charged with a crime, it may take 12-18 months before you go to trial. Although we will go over the process from your arrest to sentencing, understand that there is a significant amount of time between those two points. What you do in the interim matters. Your actions can have a direct impact on the outcome of your case. After hearing that, you should feel empowered. Why? Because we want to give Read More
How to Prepare For An Upcoming Divorce
Understandably, divorce is immensely stressful. One of the most significant contributing factors is the uncertainty surrounding it. Most people have a considerable amount of questions about how their assets will get distributed, what their financial future may look like, and other situationally-dependent concerns. Many of them get asked during the initial consultation, which is justifiable. Your family law attorney Read More
Every Fifteen Minutes
Forbes estimated that there is one fatal car crash every fifteen minutes in the United States—and there are over five million non-fatal accidents annually. Many people talk about how common car accidents are, but they dismiss them just as quickly because they assume it’s something that won’t happen to them. We aren’t trying to frighten you because our focus here is helping you be prepared if you are involved in Read More
Getting Behind On Child Support
Hands of mother and child. Holding hands. Shallow depth of field. We are addressing this issue to reinforce how important it is to resolve it proactively. By waiting to contact a family law attorney, you are likely making the situation worse. As soon as you realize you cannot afford your child support payments, you need to take action (and we will explain what you can do in a moment). We understand that many Read More
Social Media’s Presence In Your Divorce Case
When you have complex emotions, it is normal to want to express or talk through them. Social media is a platform and a microphone that allows you to reach a large audience quickly. By reading the title, you most likely thought that you were aware that you shouldn’t say dismissive things on social media or make accusations. However, there are significantly more considerations to be mindful of. What You Should Know Read More
The Importance Of Acting Quickly After An Accident Involving A Truck
There is a stark difference between an accident involving a motor vehicle and a commercial truck. The fact that most of these trucks weigh five tons unloaded is only one of the reasons why they are unique. Getting into a collision with a vehicle of that size can be catastrophic. Additionally, several other variables get pulled in a personal case based on an accident you got into with a truck. To understand how they Read More
Never Overlook The Importance Of A Financial Declaration
One of the reasons we wanted to discuss this topic is to give you peace of mind. When some people go through the divorce process, they bring up concerns that their spouse may not be completely honest regarding the extent of their assets. In other words, their spouse will take deliberate steps to avoid splitting certain things. Before we continue, we want you to understand that the court takes financial declarations Read More