Alimony
What is the purpose of Alimony? The purpose of alimony is to help the supported spouse try and maintain the standard of living to which that person became accustomed during marriage. In deciding whether or not alimony is appropriate in any given case, the Court will balance 13 different factors. Are there different types of What is the purpose of Alimony? The purpose of alimony is to help the supported spouse try and maintain the standard of living to which that person became accustomed during…
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What is a Prenuptial Agreement? A prenuptial agreement is a contract entered into between the parties to an upcoming marriage which must be entered into prior to the marriage ceremony. What is the Purpose of a Prenuptial Agreement? The purpose of a prenuptial agreement is to settle before marriage, the outcome of issues which arise What is a Prenuptial Agreement? A prenuptial agreement is a contract entered into between the parties to an upcoming marriage which must be entered into prior to the marriage ceremony.…
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What is Mediation? Mediation is an informal process in which the parties attempt through negotiation to settle the issues of their case. Typically, the parties are in separate rooms with their attorneys and the mediator travels back and forth between the rooms in order to convey settlement offers between the parties. The mediator cannot give What is Mediation? Mediation is an informal process in which the parties attempt through negotiation to settle the issues of their case. Typically, the parties are in separate rooms with…
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With over 37 years of experience, we provide a complete array of legal services for all of your family law needs. Select an item below to learn more about each aspect of our practice.With over 37 years of experience, we provide a complete array of legal services for all of your family law needs. Select an item below to learn more about each…
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Newberry and Hilton Head Divorce Attorney William R. Phipps Overview: William R. Phipps has been practicing law for over 37 years and his statewide practice is limited exclusively to family law and divorce cases. He has an AV rating from Martindale-Hubbell. Mr. Phipps served on the Family Law Section Counsel of the South Carolina Bar Newberry and Hilton Head Divorce Attorney William R. Phipps Overview: William R. Phipps has been practicing law for over 37 years and his statewide practice is limited exclusively to family…
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What is Equitable Distribution? Equitable distribution is the way the Court divides marital property and debt. It is based on principles of equity, which means fairness. It differs from community property states in that there is not an automatic 50/50 division of marital property and debt. While it is not unusual for the court to What is Equitable Distribution? Equitable distribution is the way the Court divides marital property and debt. It is based on principles of equity, which means fairness. It differs from community…
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Trusted Newberry and Hilton Head Island Divorce Attorney Phipps Family Law P.A. is a boutique law firm which only represents clients in Family Law matters. Mr. Phipps has been a practicing divorce attorney for over 37 years and has focused his practice on family law cases for the last 26 years. Family Law cases include Trusted Newberry and Hilton Head Island Divorce Attorney Phipps Family Law P.A. is a boutique law firm which only represents clients in Family Law matters. Mr. Phipps has been a…
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What are the grounds for Divorce? There are five grounds for divorce in South Carolina; adultery, habitual drunkenness or drug abuse, physical cruelty, desertion, and separation for a period more than one year. It is necessary to prove one or more grounds for divorce in open court before a person can be awarded a divorce. What are the grounds for Divorce? There are five grounds for divorce in South Carolina; adultery, habitual drunkenness or drug abuse, physical cruelty, desertion, and separation for a period more…
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What are the Different Types of Custody? There are two types of custody in South Carolina legal custody and physical custody. Legal custody concerns the ability to make decisions and to consult with one another on behalf of the children. Physical custody refers to where the children reside and when they spend time with each What are the Different Types of Custody? There are two types of custody in South Carolina legal custody and physical custody. Legal custody concerns the ability to make decisions and…
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Mr. Phipps has lectured at 25 Continuing Legal Education (CLE) seminar presentations on issues related to family law and divorce for over 20 years. The following is a list of the seminars and topic of presentation at each seminar. 2014 Hot Tips from the Coolest Domestic Law Practitioners on the topic of representing the incapacitated Mr. Phipps has lectured at 25 Continuing Legal Education (CLE) seminar presentations on issues related to family law and divorce for over 20 years. The following is a list of…
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