South Carolina’s Laws
The Process of Discovery in a South Carolina Lawsuit
Our trial lawyers at Futeral & Nelson are regularly involved in both circuit court (civil court) and family court lawsuits. In nearly every case, it is important to make sure we have the evidence necessary to prove or defend our case in the event it doesn’t settle...
How to Fill Out a South Carolina Financial Declaration Form for Family Court
Our Charleston divorce lawyers often get asked how to fill out a financial declaration form for a South Carolina Family Court. It can be a time-consuming, and sometimes confusing, task. Other than the footnotes on the last page, there are no real instructions given...
What If My Child Doesn’t Want to Visit with the Other Parent?
“What should I do when my child doesn’t want to go visit the other parent?” As a divorce attorney in Charleston, South Carolina, that is one of the toughest (and most heartbreaking) questions I get asked by some clients. When a child refuses to visit with a parent,...
What Should I Do if There’s an Arrest Warrant for Me in South Carolina?
As a criminal defense attorney in Mt Pleasant and Charleston, South Carolina, we've helped clients who had an outstanding warrant for their arrest in South Carolina. If there’s a warrant out for you and you get stopped for a minor traffic violation, you could get...
What is Possession, Distribution & Trafficking Cocaine in South Carolina?
As criminal defense attorneys in Mt Pleasant and Charleston, South Carolina, we've defended people who've been arrested for possession of cocaine, distribution of cocaine, and trafficking cocaine. In this article, we'll explain South Carolina's cocaine laws and the...
What is the Crime of Arson in South Carolina?
As criminal defense attorneys in Charleston, South Carolina, our lawyers deal with the defense of arson charges. In South Carolina, a conviction for arson can result in serious consequences including jail time and other penalties. In this article, we explain what is...
Texting & Driving Laws in South Carolina
As criminal lawyers in Charleston, South Carolina, we deal with both criminal defense and auto accident cases that involve texting while driving. Texting while driving is very dangerous because text messaging takes the driver's visual, manual, and cognitive attention...
What is Burglary in South Carolina?
Over the years, our criminal defense attorneys in Charleston, South Carolina have defended people who have been charged with burglary. In South Carolina, there are different "degrees" of burglary that have different penalties for each. Some of these burglary degrees...
What is Criminal Domestic Violence in South Carolina?
Our Charleston criminal defense lawyers deal with criminal domestic violence cases in family court and criminal court. In other words, we’ve defended persons accused of criminal domestic violence and have helped victims of CDV. In 2015, our law was changed, and now...
How Do I Report Nursing Home Abuse in South Carolina?
As a nursing home abuse lawyer in Charleston, South Carolina, I've dealt with some heartbreaking cases involving abuse and neglect of the elderly and disabled. Unfortunately, incidents of nursing home abuse and neglect occur far too often in South Carolina and the...
Can I Get Back (Retroactive) Child Support in South Carolina?
Often, the family lawyers at Futeral & Nelson are asked whether someone trying for child support can get back support. This situation happens in a couple of different ways. One example is where child support was awarded earlier in the child’s life, and then the...
How Do I Get Out of Jury Duty in South Carolina?
As lawyers in Charleston, South Carolina, we represent our clients in civil and criminal jury trials. Serving on a jury in South Carolina is an important role in our judicial system. In this article, we examine exemptions for jury duty, disqualifications from jury...
