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David Hubbard
David Hubbard

Overview of the 3 phases of divorce with an emphasis on South Carolina. Courtesy of https://crossroadsfamilylaw.com

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Decision / Research Phase Divorce Proceedings Phase Post-Divorce Phase Court Filing Divorce Granted South Carolina Divorce Roadmap 3?Phases Of The Divorce Process Each phase has it's own unique characteristics. All 3 phases must be carefully considered in your divorce. Often, the divorce proceedings phase gets all the attention.? Don't underestimate the power of the ?rst phase. ? The roadmap will help you understand where you are in the process, what's coming next.? Page 1 www.CrossroadsFamilyLaw.com 843-474-4000
Decision / Research Phase Reconcile? Learn Divorce Type Advisers Plan TimingHousing ActionDocuments SC Divorce Roadmap Page 2 The Decision / Research phase is far more important?than it would appear. The decisions you make and the actions you take early on will set the tone and impact the rest of the process. If you are served divorce papers, you may not have much time for this phase. Many of the decisions will have been made by your spouse already. You may be tempted to slip into reaction mode, don't let that happen. Be proactive too. If you are the one considering ?ling, take your time and get it right. Divorce is never easy. If you make mistakes in this phase, it can be even harder. www.CrossroadsFamilyLaw.com? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ?843-474-4000
Page 3 Reconcile? Learn Divorce Type Advisers Plan Timing Housing Action Documents If there's any chance of saving the marriage, this is a good time to try. Learn as much as you can about the divorce process, just like you're doing now. Form a plan for your divorce taking into consideration all the topics mentioned in the roadmap. Put together a team of advisers. You will need help with law, accounting and emotional support. One of the 2 of you will have to move out. Who will that be? Where will they move? On what budget? There are tricky timing considerations that your lawyer can tell you about for your situation. There are different types of divorce in South Carolina. Which one will you pursue? When your plan is ready, the next step is to take action. You will need to round up an annoying number of documents. Be prepared... www.CrossroadsFamilyLaw.com? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ?843-474-4000
Divorce Proceedings Phase Hearings SC Divorce Roadmap Page 4 After ?ling?with the court, your divorce enters a new phase. There will be procedures and requirements mandated by the court. These vary depending on your situation. If you don't have minor children many will not apply. Motions Temporary Orders Af?davits Child Support Depositions Alimony Property Division Custody Document- ation Mediation Agreements Trials Visitation Schedules Divorce Decree
Hearings Requests to the court for a ruling or order. Many of these will be in writing in family law. A legal proceeding where an issue of law or fact is tried and with evidence to help determine the issue. Form a plan for your divorce taking into consideration all the topics mentioned in the roadmap. A written statement of facts made under oath to be used as evidence. A verbal response under oath collected by attorneys during the discovery process. Alimony or spousal support is where one spouse pays the other money for a period of time. Payments for one spouse to the other for children until they reach a certain age, often 18. Schedules of when parents agree to have their children during a divorce or custody dispute. The care and control of a thing or person, usually children in family law. Hearings Af?davits Child Support Depositions Alimony Custody Visitation Schedules Temporary Orders Motions Page 5 www.CrossroadsFamilyLaw.com? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ?843-474-4000
Hearings You will need to agree on property, custody, child and spousal support or else the court will decide?for you. The paper that dissolves?your marriage. When you get this you're done, almost - see the next phase. You will need to ?nd?a way to split up all your possessions?and ?nancial assets. A neutral person who facilitates creating agreements. It may be required by the court. You will need a crazy amount?of documentation during your divorce, mostly ?nancial. You do not want a trial in family court. They cost a fortune and you may not like what the judge decides. Page 6 Property Division Mediation Agreements Divorce Decree Document- ation Trials These are topics which may come up in your divorce. Ask your lawyer to go over some?sample timelines for your divorce based on your unique circumstances. Divorces are so different, each will have its own sequence of events. www.CrossroadsFamilyLaw.com? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ?843-474-4000
New Will SC Divorce Roadmap Page 7 You're almost done, just a few more things to consider: Post-Divorce Phase Modi?cations New Relationships Con?ict Resolution www.CrossroadsFamilyLaw.com? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ?843-474-4000 Your old will will need revising. If it mentions your?spouse, that part will be invalid. Consider a prenuptial agreement for your next live-in or marriage relationship. If there are disputes over the divorce decree, you will need a channel where you can resolve those. If your situation or your spouse's changes, you may need to modify child support, alimony, etc. New Will New Relationships Con?ict Resolution Modi?cations

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  • 1. Decision / Research Phase Divorce Proceedings Phase Post-Divorce Phase Court Filing Divorce Granted South Carolina Divorce Roadmap 3?Phases Of The Divorce Process Each phase has it's own unique characteristics. All 3 phases must be carefully considered in your divorce. Often, the divorce proceedings phase gets all the attention.? Don't underestimate the power of the ?rst phase. ? The roadmap will help you understand where you are in the process, what's coming next.? Page 1 www.CrossroadsFamilyLaw.com 843-474-4000
  • 2. Decision / Research Phase Reconcile? Learn Divorce Type Advisers Plan TimingHousing ActionDocuments SC Divorce Roadmap Page 2 The Decision / Research phase is far more important?than it would appear. The decisions you make and the actions you take early on will set the tone and impact the rest of the process. If you are served divorce papers, you may not have much time for this phase. Many of the decisions will have been made by your spouse already. You may be tempted to slip into reaction mode, don't let that happen. Be proactive too. If you are the one considering ?ling, take your time and get it right. Divorce is never easy. If you make mistakes in this phase, it can be even harder. www.CrossroadsFamilyLaw.com? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ?843-474-4000
  • 3. Page 3 Reconcile? Learn Divorce Type Advisers Plan Timing Housing Action Documents If there's any chance of saving the marriage, this is a good time to try. Learn as much as you can about the divorce process, just like you're doing now. Form a plan for your divorce taking into consideration all the topics mentioned in the roadmap. Put together a team of advisers. You will need help with law, accounting and emotional support. One of the 2 of you will have to move out. Who will that be? Where will they move? On what budget? There are tricky timing considerations that your lawyer can tell you about for your situation. There are different types of divorce in South Carolina. Which one will you pursue? When your plan is ready, the next step is to take action. You will need to round up an annoying number of documents. Be prepared... www.CrossroadsFamilyLaw.com? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ?843-474-4000
  • 4. Divorce Proceedings Phase Hearings SC Divorce Roadmap Page 4 After ?ling?with the court, your divorce enters a new phase. There will be procedures and requirements mandated by the court. These vary depending on your situation. If you don't have minor children many will not apply. Motions Temporary Orders Af?davits Child Support Depositions Alimony Property Division Custody Document- ation Mediation Agreements Trials Visitation Schedules Divorce Decree
  • 5. Hearings Requests to the court for a ruling or order. Many of these will be in writing in family law. A legal proceeding where an issue of law or fact is tried and with evidence to help determine the issue. Form a plan for your divorce taking into consideration all the topics mentioned in the roadmap. A written statement of facts made under oath to be used as evidence. A verbal response under oath collected by attorneys during the discovery process. Alimony or spousal support is where one spouse pays the other money for a period of time. Payments for one spouse to the other for children until they reach a certain age, often 18. Schedules of when parents agree to have their children during a divorce or custody dispute. The care and control of a thing or person, usually children in family law. Hearings Af?davits Child Support Depositions Alimony Custody Visitation Schedules Temporary Orders Motions Page 5 www.CrossroadsFamilyLaw.com? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ?843-474-4000
  • 6. Hearings You will need to agree on property, custody, child and spousal support or else the court will decide?for you. The paper that dissolves?your marriage. When you get this you're done, almost - see the next phase. You will need to ?nd?a way to split up all your possessions?and ?nancial assets. A neutral person who facilitates creating agreements. It may be required by the court. You will need a crazy amount?of documentation during your divorce, mostly ?nancial. You do not want a trial in family court. They cost a fortune and you may not like what the judge decides. Page 6 Property Division Mediation Agreements Divorce Decree Document- ation Trials These are topics which may come up in your divorce. Ask your lawyer to go over some?sample timelines for your divorce based on your unique circumstances. Divorces are so different, each will have its own sequence of events. www.CrossroadsFamilyLaw.com? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ?843-474-4000
  • 7. New Will SC Divorce Roadmap Page 7 You're almost done, just a few more things to consider: Post-Divorce Phase Modi?cations New Relationships Con?ict Resolution www.CrossroadsFamilyLaw.com? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ?843-474-4000 Your old will will need revising. If it mentions your?spouse, that part will be invalid. Consider a prenuptial agreement for your next live-in or marriage relationship. If there are disputes over the divorce decree, you will need a channel where you can resolve those. If your situation or your spouse's changes, you may need to modify child support, alimony, etc. New Will New Relationships Con?ict Resolution Modi?cations