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Alimony in South Carolina, otherwise known as spousal support, is one of the most challenging issues to resolve in any divorce case. Contrary to popular belief, Alimony and Spousal Support Payments are not awarded to punish the paying spouse, but to help the receiving spouse maintain the same or similar standard of living to that enjoyed throughout the marriage if the marital estate is such that the standard can continue to be enjoyed. The law regarding alimony is ever-evolving. The calculation of alimony is based upon many factors and is generally up to the judge’s discretion based upon those factors.

The best parents agree that nothing is more important than child custody and making sure your children well cared for during a divorce.  In fact, parents often  stay together longer than they would otherwise want to do when they have young children in the home. Custody decisions made in court at the beginning of a divorce can often have long-reaching effects.  Making sure you are armed with all of the facts and that you are well prepared to present your case to a Judge is critical in a child custody action.needed to help clients navigate the complexities of the legal system.

One of the most contested issues in any divorce proceeding is child support in West Virginia.  Both parents want to make sure their children are provided for, but do not want to have an unfair share of the financial burden. The court’s ultimate goal is to find what’s in the best interest of the child.  Child support in South Carolina may be pursued as part of a divorce, legal separation, or as a separate child custody action. The best thing you can do is to have a divorce attorney on your side fighting for you interest.

Generally, a business or ownership interest can become the subject of litigation in a high-value divorce and can be subject to division as an asset by the Family Court. When high-value assets are involved, such as trusts, retirement accounts, family businesses, or vacation properties, equitably dividing marital assets often requires not only an Attorney but also expert witnesses and investigators who can attest to the true value of an asset.

 While the Family Court may ultimately decide what the business is worth, it is important that you retain Ruth Law Offices who can help you properly value a small business and protect your assets from the tax implications that you may be facing.  Do not risk going to court without someone to advocate for your rights.

Property division is often a challenging process for the the Family Court. Depending on the circumstances of your divorce case, you could potentially gain or lose a significant amount of real estate, property, and assets.  In West Virginia, the Family Court has the authority to divide “marital” assets as part of any divorce or separate maintenance action. Courts use the “equitable distribution” principle to apportion the property according to what would be fair by considering several factors.  It is essential that you involve Ruth Law Offfices from the very beginning to fully protect your interests.

The terms of your divorce decree may no longer reflect present-day reality. Under certain circumstances, it may be necessary to modify a decree in order to establish a new arrangement that is fair and workable under the current conditions.

Relocating with the children is not a simple matter and the decision should not be taken lightly. There is never a guarantee that you will reach an agreement with the non-relocating parent or that the court will approve the children moving out of state. However, with the right attorney, you should be able to find a solution that works for you, your co-parent, and the children.