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

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

MMI is an abbreviation for maximum medical improvement.  Workers who reach MMI have reached the point where further medical treatment will not improve their injury. MMI applies to anyone who has been injured at work and is receiving workers’ compensation benefits. If you are injured at work, your employer pays your medical bills (through their insurance) and gives you two-thirds of your average wage while you Read More

Per South Carolina’s Code of Laws, “It is unlawful for a person to drive a motor vehicle…under the influence of any other drug or a combination of other drugs or substances which cause impairment.” This is in addition to consuming alcohol to the extent that it impairs your faculties and hinders your ability to operate a motor vehicle.  That said, you need to understand that you can be charged with a DUI if you are Read More

Before we outline how you can modify your alimony payments, it is essential to note that South Carolina has several different types of alimony. For example, periodic alimony gets paid at regular intervals (e.g., one each month). It terminates when the other spouse remarries, cohabitates with a new partner for an extended period, or dies. Lump-sum alimony is paid at once or over regular intervals over a relatively Read More

During your divorce, you and your spouse had to arrive at terms regarding the custody of your children. However, the amount you paid or received in child support is more an objective calculation. The court looks at your gross income and considers your potential for earning money if you are unemployed or underemployed (i.e., making less than you should). The following are examples of income that are Read More

Domestic violence charges are very serious and have ramifications that can indirectly alter your future. In South Carolina, domestic violence is its own charge and has three separate degrees. (First-degree domestic violence charges are the most severe.) South Carolina’s domestic violence laws can be found in Chapter 25 of the  South Carolina Code of Laws.  However, it is essential to remember that an accusation does Read More

Consider the following scenario. Imagine you are married, and you have a child. You and your spouse decide to move to another state. In a few short months, you’ve embedded yourself in a new job and bought a new house. But your spouse expresses their wish to dissolve the marriage and move back to the state you originated from.  One of the challenges that arise from the previous scenario is child custody. You have two Read More

An accusation is a claim that someone has done something wrong or illegal. And when you make them in a courtroom, the judge takes them seriously. If you have been a victim of domestic violence or your children have been subject to abuse, tell this to your lawyer. Your attorney will devote an extensive amount of time learning about you and the specifics of your case. Get these details out early because your lawyer Read More

There is a lot of misinformation regarding DUI (driving under the influence) charges. A lot of it may stem from how prevalent alcohol consumption is. There is not a complete prohibition against driving after drinking, however it is illegal to drive a motor vehicle in South Carolina if you are under the influence of alcohol or drugs or a combination of the two and your ability to drive is materially and appreciably Read More