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• posted: Nov. 04, 2025
• Karen McManaway
• Child Custody
• domestic,  violence,  parental,  rights

During a South Carolina custody proceeding, judges are required to make decisions based on what is in the best interests of the child(ren). They can use any information they believe Read More

• posted: Sep. 04, 2025
• Karen McManaway
• Child Custody
• conversation,  handoff

Parents who are no longer together have a responsibility to cooperate for the good of their children. This sounds simple, but can be terribly difficult following a divorce or the Read More

• posted: Aug. 04, 2025
• Karen McManaway
• Child Custody
• visitation,  arrangements,  custodial

When parents establish child custody arrangements, usually one of the key principles is that each individual will support the other’s ability to spend meaningful time with the children they share. Read More

• posted: Jun. 04, 2025
• Karen McManaway
• Child Custody
• jurisdiction,  Emergency cases,  contested custody

Jurisdiction is the power of the court to decide a contested custody case. It is important to understand which states might have the power to decide that child’s custody. In 2007 South Read More

• posted: Apr. 18, 2025
• Karen McManaway
• Child Custody
• likelihood,  extracurricular activities,  custody

Establishing custody terms can be very difficult during divorces between parents of minor children and matters involving unmarried parents. Throughout the country, parties and courts seek to develop parenting plans Read More