There are five grounds for divorce in South Carolina: (1) adultery, (2) habitual drunkenness or narcotics abuse, (3) physical cruelty, (4) desertion for a period of one year, and (5) one year’s continuous separation (which is considered a “no-fault” ground
Futeral and Nelson, LLC
Futeral and Nelson, LLC is a law firm based in Charleston, South Carolina, specializing in family law, criminal defense, and personal injury claims. The firm provides legal services related to divorce, DUI defense, criminal charges, and injury claims, leveraging over 55 years of combined experience. Their practice includes handling contested and uncontested divorces, defending felony and misdemeanor charges, and pursuing personal injury cases. The firm also addresses employment law issues such as unpaid wages under South Carolina statutes. Their publications often cover state-specific legal topics including shoplifting laws, grandparent visitation rights, non-compete agreements, and wage payment regulations, aiming to inform clients and the public about relevant legal rights and procedures in South Carolina.
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What is a Felony DUI in South Carolina?
For any Charleston DUI lawyer, defending a felony DUI is very challenging, and the stakes are much higher than defending a municipal or magistrate-level DUI, such as a DUI 1st. In South Carolina, felony DUI involves the great bodily…
What Happens If You Refuse a Breath Test in South Carolina?
Driving in South Carolina is a privilege, not a right. By driving on the roads of South Carolina, a person has impliedly given consent to submit to breath, blood, or urine testing for the purpose of determining the presence of…
Shoplifting in South Carolina – What You Need to Know
If you were recently arrested for shoplifting in South Carolina, knowing how to get out of this situation is essential. In this article, our Charleston criminal lawyers explain South Carolina’s shoplifting laws, the penalties for shoplifting in South Carolina, and…
How to Collect Unpaid Wages Under the South Carolina Payment of Wages Act
Over the years, our employment law attorneys have been asked questions about the South Carolina final paycheck law, also known as the South Carolina Payment of Wages Act. This article explains South Carolina’s laws covering an employee’s rights to receive…
Grandparent Rights in South Carolina
As family law attorneys in Charleston, we are often asked about whether our laws gives a grandparent rights in South Carolina. In this article, we explain a grandparent’s rights to visitation or custody in South Carolina. Also, we explain…
Covenants Not to Compete in South Carolina – Non-Competition Clauses
As business and contract lawyers in Charleston, we reviewed many covenants not to compete in South Carolina for both employees and employers. In this article, we will explain what you need to know about covenants not to compete, whether…
Child Support in South Carolina – Your Ultimate Guide to SC Law
As divorce lawyers in Charleston, South Carolina, we are frequently asked questions about the state’s child support laws. In this article, we explain what child support is in South Carolina, how it is calculated, the circumstances when the family…
Alimony in South Carolina – Your Ultimate Guide to SC’s Laws
Clients often ask our Charleston divorce lawyers some common questions about alimony in South Carolina. In this article, we will explain alimony, the types of alimony in South Carolina, how the family court calculates alimony, whether alimony can be…
How to Prove Adultery in South Carolina – What You Need to Know
As Charleston divorce lawyers, we’ve handled many cases that involve claims of adultery. In this article, we’ll explain what adultery is, how to prove adultery in South Carolina, whether there are punishments for committing adultery, what happens if you…