The Upstate Fatherhood Coalition is a non-profit organization whose sole mission is to help fathers overcome barriers which may be present in their lives which prevent them from being a responsible and involved father in their children’s lives. They have locations in Spartanburg and Greenville, South Carolina, but serve fathers from all the surrounding counties… Continue Reading
Category Archives: Miscellaneous
Subscribe to Miscellaneous RSS FeedDo You Have A Social Media Will?
Posted in Educational Resources, Miscellaneous, Practice Tips, TechnologySocial media is everywhere. Each of us will die one day. We would be well served to prepare for the convergence of those two realities. The following article from my friend, Tim Baran, does an excellent job addressing this topic, and he’s graciously agreed for me to republish it last week at The Mac Lawyer and again… Continue Reading
Valentine’s Day Tips for Divorced or Separated People
Posted in Divorce, Miscellaneous, Psychological Issues, Relationships, SeparationDid you know that Valentine’s Day is the second most celebrated holiday around the world, trailing only New Year’s Day? However, for those going through a separation or divorce (or those who have recently done so), watching others celebrate a day devoted to love and romance can be difficult. Separated, divorcing, or divorced people might find the following activities… Continue Reading
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Posted in MiscellaneousTips for Safe Trick-or-Treating This Halloween
Posted in Children, Educational Resources, Miscellaneous, SafetyThe U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission offers the following tips on costumes, treats and decorations to help your children trick-or-treat safely this year: Costumes: When purchasing costumes, masks, beards and wigs, look for flame-resistant fabrics such as nylon or polyester, or look for the label “Flame Resistant.” Flame-resistant fabrics will resist burning and should extinguish quickly. To… Continue Reading
Child Custody Cases Are Hard Enough, But Who Gets the Dog?
Posted in Assets and Debts, Divorce, Jurisdiction, Miscellaneous, Procedure, Relationships, SeparationAs everyone knows, child custody is one aspect of separation/divorce cases that can cause terrible bitterness and turn an otherwise amicable split into a drawn-out, expensive battle that leaves everyone battered and bruised, including the kids. The only good thing about child custody disputes is that they operate on an established set of laws and… Continue Reading
Ways Families Can Celebrate the Real Meaning of Christmas
Posted in MiscellaneousParents looking for ways to celebrate the true meaning of Christmas with their children this year can: Imitate the Wise Men. Consider buying only three presents for each child in remembrance of the Magi’s gifts to the Christ child. The presents don’t need to be expensive to be meaningful. Watch a Christmas play. Stage performances can… Continue Reading
Happy Thanksgiving from the SC Family Law Blog
Posted in MiscellaneousI want to wish all of my readers a very Happy Thanksgiving. I hope that each of you will pause and take a moment today to consider all the things that you should be thankful for, and that you will be sure to let those you love know that you love and appreciate them…
Announcing The Stevens Firm, P.A.
Posted in MiscellaneousI am proud to announce the opening of The Stevens Firm, P.A. as of November 1, 2010. I have returned to my former location at 1188 Asheville Highway, Spartanburg, SC 29303. I have resumed my former contact numbers, and I can still be reached at phone number (864) 598-9172 and fax number (864) 598-9172. My practice will continue… Continue Reading
Ben Stevens Elected Chair of SCAJ Family Law Section
Posted in MiscellaneousSpartanburg family law attorney Ben Stevens was elected Chair of the Family Law Section of the South Carolina Association for Justice at its Annual Convention held last month in Hilton Head, SC. Mr. Stevens said, "I am honored to serve in this capacity and look forward to an outstanding year working with the SCAJ leadership to… Continue Reading
Spartanburg Family Lawyer Interviewed at Greenville Online / Upstate Parent
Posted in MiscellaneousFrom Upstate Parent magazine / GreenvilleOnline.com: Ben Stevens is a 39-year-old native of Orangeburg who is a family law attorney in Spartanburg. He’s also a legal blogger at www.SCFamilyLaw.com as well as www.TheMacLawyer.com. He and his family live in Spartanburg. 1. Surf or turf? A good steak is second only to good seafood. 2. What’s… Continue Reading
GSA Business Reports Firm Merger
Posted in MiscellaneousSpartanburg attorneys David Turnipseed, Doug Brannon, Brac Turnipseed and Ben Stevens have combined their practices to create Turnipseed, Brannon & Stevens. “This new partnership provides a tremendous added value for all our clients,” said David Turnipseed, whose office at 128 Magnolia St. now serves as the new headquarters. “By joining forces, we will be able… Continue Reading
SC Family Law Blog Named in Top 100 Divorce/Family Law Blogs
Posted in MiscellaneousThe South Carolina Family Law Blog was named one of the Top 100 Divorce/Family Law Blogs. I am very pleased to have received this honor and to have been named along with such other prominent family law blogs. 2009 was a great year for this blog, and I am excited about all the great things that… Continue Reading
Turnipseed, Brannon & Stevens
Posted in MiscellaneousEffective today, The Stevens Firm joins forces with Turnipseed & Brannon to form Turnipseed, Brannon & Stevens, located at 128 Magnolia Street, Spartanburg, SC 29306. Our firm handles family law, personal injury, criminal law, workers’ compensation, Social Security disability, and general civil litigation cases. The firm can be reached at either (864) 598-9172 and (864) 573-0048, and… Continue Reading
Happy Thanksgiving from The South Carolina Family Law Blog
Posted in MiscellaneousTake a moment today to consider all the things that you should be thankful for, and be sure to let those you love know that you love and appreciate them…
Announcement: Changes At Our Firm
Posted in MiscellaneousI am pleased to announce the following changes taking place at our firm: Ben Stevens and Paul MacPhail have agreed to separate their law practices, effective Monday, November 23, 2009. We will make every effort to minimize the impact of this change on our respective clients. Mr. MacPhail has established his own firm, MacPhail Law Firm,… Continue Reading
Spartanburg Family Attorney Interviewed by GSA Business
Posted in MiscellaneousThe Mac Lawyer – Family Attorney Turned Apple Guru A Spartanburg-based family attorney is making a name for himself nationally. Ben Stevens is the Mac lawyer, the No. 3 blogger in the American Bar Association Journal’s Blawg 100. On April 2-4, he headed two technology seminars at the annual ABA Techshow in Chicago. In addition… Continue Reading
SC Family Lawyer in New Orleans, LA
Posted in MiscellaneousI will be in New Orleans today through Saturday attending the ABA Law Practice Management Section Spring Conference at the Hotel Monteleone. As I have mentioned before, I am on the editorial board of Law Practice Today webzine and serve as an advisor on the Technology Core Group, both of which will hold meetings at this conference. In addition, I am planning to have dinner Thursday evening with Ernest… Continue Reading
LexBlog Q & A With SC Family Lawyer Ben Stevens
Posted in MiscellaneousLast week, I was interviewed by LexBlog about my two blogs (this one and The Mac Lawyer). If you are interested in learning more about me, how I got into blogging, and the benefits blogs provide, you can read this interview by clicking HERE. Source: "Ben Stevens of The Mac Lawyer and The SC Family… Continue Reading
Mother’s Day Gift Ideas for Single Moms
Posted in Miscellaneous, RelationshipsIf you have a friend or family member that is a single mother, you may want to consider one of the following gift ideas for her. Most of these gifts are free, and I’m sure that they would be well received and much appreciated by her: A weekend of baby-sitting. Single moms often have very… Continue Reading
Merry Christmas
Posted in MiscellaneousI want to wish all my readers a very Merry Christmas and best wishes for a happy and successful New Year.
What the Court Staff Can and Cannot Do For You
Posted in MiscellaneousPeople attempting to represent themselves in Family Court cases will sometimes ask the Court staff for help with various issues. Over the years, I have overheard these pro se litigants ask virtually every question imaginable of the Clerk of Court’s staff. Many times, these people are attempting to obtain legal advice from the Court staff, which of… Continue Reading
Vote Today – With Your Child
Posted in MiscellaneousToday is election day, and it is an historic one. Our country will either elect its first minority President or its first female Vice President. No matter which candidate you support, I sincerely hope that you will exercise your right to vote today and that you will take your children with you when you do. Taking… Continue Reading
Inactivity / Lack of Posts
Posted in MiscellaneousI wanted to let my readers know that the lack of posts last week and this week are due to my being involved in a very complex child custody case that is being tried this week in Greenville County, South Carolina. Please bear with me, and I will resume my regular posting schedule once this trial… Continue Reading