Federal employees often have two of the most valuable assets in a marriage: a pension under the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) and a Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) account. Dividing them in a South Carolina divorce is not like dividing
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How Many Drinks Does It Take to Reach the Legal Limit in South Carolina?
As DUI lawyers in Charleston, South Carolina, one of the most common questions we hear is how many drinks a person can have before reaching the legal limit. The answer depends on your sex, your weight, what you drank, and…
FSA Cannot Create County Committee Candidate Disqualifications Through Handbook Provisions
Overview
Federal agencies must operate within the authority granted to them by statute and regulation. An agency handbook may provide guidance to agency personnel, but it generally cannot create a substantive eligibility restriction that does not exist in governing law.…
Can You Be Charged with DUI While Parked or Sleeping in Your Car in South Carolina?
Many people believe that if they have had too much to drink, the responsible choice is to pull over, park, and sleep it off. In many situations, that is far better than driving. But our Charleston DUI defense lawyers regularly…
Assault Charge Versus Self-Defense Claim in SC
A fight outside a bar on King Street, a shoving match in a parking lot, or an argument at home that turns physical can lead to an arrest in a matter of minutes. When officers arrive, they often have to…
What Are Field Sobriety Tests in South Carolina?
In most of the DUI or DUAC cases that our Charleston DUI lawyers handle, Field Sobriety Testing (FST) is the primary method a police officer uses to establish probable cause. Most officers use the three (3) “standardized” tests prescribed by…
What is a Temporary Hearing in South Carolina?
Every divorce or custody case will end one of two ways: (1) the parties decide the outcome through a settlement or (2) the judge decides the outcome through a trial. Because these outcomes can take more than a year, if…
What Should You Do Immediately After Being Arrested in South Carolina?
Being arrested can turn an ordinary day upside down. You may be worried about getting home, missing work, or what the charge will mean for your future. You may also feel an urgent need to explain yourself.
The first steps…
Is an Inheritance Divided in a South Carolina Divorce?
A parent leaves you money, a family member leaves you a house, or you receive an investment account that has been in your family for decades. Then your marriage ends. Is an inheritance divided in a South Carolina divorce? Usually,…
What Happens When a Spouse Wastes Marital Assets Before Divorce in South Carolina?
If you discover an unusual transfer, a valuable item sold for far less than expected, or a string of unexplained withdrawals, you may worry that there will be nothing left to divide in your divorce. South Carolina Family Court can…