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Are You Stressed Out Over Injuries From An Accident?

If you suffer serious personal injury as the result of an automobile accident, whether you are driver, passenger or pedestrian, life can become very difficult. Physical injuries affect your ability to work, take care of your family, and pay your bills. If you were involved in an automobile accident and... Read

By: M. Rita Metts | 09/02/2009 | Law

Reasons To Use An Experienced And Dedicated Family Law Attorney In South Carolina

If you live in South Carolina and you are going through a divorce you need to hire an experienced divorce attorney because you will need legal advice. Hiring an experienced and dedicated attorney is the best option if you are looking at paying alimony, fighting for child custody, and much... Read

By: M. Rita Metts | 06/02/2009 | Law

Serious Personal Injury: South Carolina Workers Comp, Disability, And Auto Accidents

When you suffer personal injury because of an auto accident, your compensation usually comes from the auto insurance company of the driver at fault, and possibly your insurance company if the other driver has insufficient or no insurance to compensate you. As with an injury at work, after a serious... Read

By: M. Rita Metts | 06/02/2009 | Law

Divorce Basics

Divorce involves the legal dissolution of a marriage. South Carolina has five grounds for obtaining a divorce. These are adultery, physical cruelty, habitual drunkenness, abandonment and one year separation, which is commonly referred to a no-fault divorce. There are also residency, venue and jurisdictional requirements which dictate where the divorce... Read

By: M. Rita Metts | 06/02/2009 | Law

Mediation In South Carolina - Is It Right For You?

Family court mediation involves a third party mediator who meets with and assists couples in reaching an agreement regarding any domestic disputes they may be having. Many counties in South Carolina require mediation in any contested family court case, such as divorce, child custody, property division or alimony. The mediator's... Read

By: M. Rita Metts | 06/02/2009 | Law