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Divorce
Divorce can be stressful. But you don’t have to face it alone. From filing court documents to negotiating settlements and representing you in the courtroom, Cassie can help you navigate the emotional process of separation and/or divorce. Her goals are to protect your interests, ensure a fair division of assets and debts, and help you reach a resolution so you can move forward.
Grounds for Divorce
In South Carolina, individuals seeking a divorce must provide specific legal grounds for the court to approve it.
- Adultery
- Abandonment: Parties must live apart for a year.
- Physical cruelty
- Habitual drunkenness: Which includes intoxication caused by the use of narcotic drugs
- One year separation: Either spouse may file for divorce once they have lived separate and apart for a period of one year.
Division of Assets & Debts
Divorce is not just about ending a marriage—it also involves untangling finances and financial obligations. In South Carolina, property and debt are divided based on what is fair for both spouses, which doesn’t always mean a perfect 50/50 split. Factors like income, contributions to the marriage, and future financial stability all play a role in how everything is sorted out.
Alimony & Spousal Support
The Court considers whether a spouse is entitled to support or alimony based on various factors, including but not limited to: the conduct of each spouse, that ability of a spouse to pay alimony, and the needs of the recipient of alimony.
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Address: 6650 Rivers Avenue
North Charleston, SC 29406
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