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
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Subscribe to Other Resources RSS FeedSC Family Law Blog Named One of Top 50 Divorce Blogs
Posted in Other ResourcesThe South Carolina Family Law Blog was recently named one of the "Top 50 Divorce Blogs". The list includes many other great blogs, divided by subject areas, including: her side, his side, state specific, issue specific, children’s issues, coping, age specific, moving forward, and general information. I would like to thank Abby Nelson for including… Continue Reading
92 Tools to Help Take Care of Your Family
Posted in Other ResourcesAs the old saying goes, "mothers know best" and when it comes to taking care of your family that is more often than not the case. Of course, even the best of moms can use a little help and advice from the professionals when it comes to ensuring their family is healthy, happy and prepared… Continue Reading
Directory of State-Specific Family Law Blogs
Posted in Other ResourcesSeveral years ago, I published a list of state-specific Family Law blogs. I am pleased to present an updated list, which is several times larger than the original. There are many state specific blogs related to family law topics, representing 38 states (and several foreign countries). These blogs are well written, and they provide a wealth… Continue Reading
Couples Communication Workshop Scheduled in Spartanburg, SC
Posted in Educational Resources, Other Resources, RelationshipsIf you want to improve your communication with your significant other, you might be interested in an upcoming communication workshop that will be conducted here in Spartanburg by Julie Thompson of Roots and Wings Workshops and Coaching, Inc. on November 7-8, 2008. The PAIRS® Essentials workshop is described as follows: This fun, interactive workshop introduces married… Continue Reading
100 Tips and Resources to Help You Through a Divorce
Posted in Divorce, Other Resources, SeparationIf you are facing a separation or divorce, you should read the article by Christina Laun, which contains 100 tips and resources. Some of her tips are listed below, along with a listing of the other categories covered in this excellent article. Accept that it’s over. Your divorce may have come as a surprise and… Continue Reading
Pro Bono Resources from the South Carolina Bar
Posted in Attorney-Client Relationship, Other ResourcesWhat does Pro Bono mean? Many South Carolina lawyers offer their services for free (pro bono) to clients who cannot afford to pay for help with civil legal matters. These matters include family, housing, bankruptcy or probate matters. How do I qualify for pro bono assistance? You must meet federally established poverty guidelines. To find… Continue Reading
New Online Legal Resource for Children
Posted in Children, Educational Resources, Other Resources, Research & InvestigationThe South Carolina Bar‘s Law Related Education Division has launched LawForKids.org, America’s first stand alone web site dedicated to teaching children about the law. The Site was made possible by collaboration with the Arizona Foundation for Legal Services and Education and an IOLTA grant from the SC Bar. The specific goal of this site is… Continue Reading
SC Family Law Blog Selected as One of The Top Family Law Blogs
Posted in Other ResourcesI am proud to announce that this blog has been selected as one of the Top 30 Family Law Blogs, as selected by the editor of PrenuptialAgreements.org. I believe that the blogs selected are the top ones in this field, and it is quite an honor to be listed in such esteemed company. If you… Continue Reading
SC Family Lawyer Speaks at Legal Investigators’ Conference
Posted in Other ResourcesThe South Carolina Association of Legal Investigators (SCALI) asked me to speak yesterday at their Fall Conference, held this year in Greenville, SC. Almost 100 investigators attended my presentation on the topic of “Effective Investigations in Child Custody Cases.” During my talk, I gave the investigators three tips to help their investigations in these types… Continue Reading
SC Family Law Blog Featured in BlawgWorld 2007
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SC Family Law Blog Again Featured as “Blawg of the Day”
Posted in Other ResourcesI am honored that two of my blogs, the South Carolina Family Law Blog and The Mac Lawyer, were jointly featured as the "Blawg of the Day" on Tom Mighell’s Inter Alia blog a couple of weeks ago. This was the second that this blog has been so featured, and the first time for The… Continue Reading
Glossary of Family Law Terms
Posted in Other ResourcesThe following is a glossary of terms and phrases related to divorce and the divorce process, from FindLaw: Alimony. Financial payments made to help support a spouse or former spouse during separation or following divorce. Also called spousal support or spousal maintenance. Alternative dispute resolution (ADR). Methods of resolving legal disputes without going to trial,… Continue Reading
SC Family Law Blog Featured as “Blawg of the Day”
Posted in Other ResourcesI am honored that the South Carolina Family Law Blog was featured as the "Blawg of the Day" on Tom Mighell’s Inter Alia blog. If you’re not familiar with Tom’s blog, it features a different legal related blog each day, and it has featured many excellent blogs over the years. Thanks for the honor, Tom,… Continue Reading
South Carolina Youth Law Site
Posted in Other ResourcesThe South Carolina Bar has joined LawForKids.org, an interactive Web site designed to educate youth about the law. The site allows kids to join cartoon characters Kirk and Marco on their legal adventures, play fun games to learn about the law, and explore documents like the U.S. Constitution and Bill of Rights. To access the… Continue Reading
Consumer Reports Retracts Article on “Failed” Car Seats
Posted in Children, Other Resources, SafetyFrom a post on my South Carolina Personal Injury Law blog: As I previously posted, Consumer Reports magazine reported two weeks ago that many infant car seats were reported to have failed side-impact crash tests. However, Consumer Reports has now retracted the article after receiving data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, who reported… Continue Reading
Infant Car Seats Perform Poorly in Tests
Posted in Children, Other Resources, SafetyConsumer Reports magazine reports that car seats for infants often fail to withstand broadside impact. Manufacturers are only required to test baby seats in head-on collisions, but the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said they are working on developing their own broadside crash tests. Out of the 12 models tested, 10 of them failed the… Continue Reading
Family Safety Resources Available Online
Posted in Children, Other Resources, SafetyDuring the holidays, children are the central focus for many of us, so now is a good time to think about Internet safety. To educate yourself on both the dangers that exist online and safety precautions to take, visit: SafeKids.com FBI‘s A Parent’s Guide to Internet Safety For in-depth guidance on ensuring the safety of… Continue Reading
SC Family Law Blog Named “Smart Stop on the Web” by American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
Posted in Other ResourcesThe American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) has listed the South Carolina Family Law Blog as one of its “Smart Stops on the Web” in its December 2006 Journal of Accountancy. This article had the following kind words about my blog: For clients contemplating marriage, this family law blog has financial advice on asset… Continue Reading
New Legal Blog Search Engine
Posted in Other ResourcesAs posted yesterday on my other blog, The Mac Lawyer: Legal information powerhouse, Justia, has introduced BlawgSearch, a combination legal blog search engine and directory. The directory is organized by category/topic, state, and country. I am pleased to have both of my blogs, The Mac Lawyer and South Carolina Family Law Blog, included in their… Continue Reading
Free Printable Planning Forms Available Online
Posted in Other ResourcesFamilies often need help getting themselves organized. Perhaps they need to schedule things such as activities for the children, visitation for non-custodial parents, or simply upcoming birthdays and holidays. OrganizedHome.com has an excellent selection of forms that you can download and print to help keep yourself and your family better organized. These forms include the… Continue Reading
Local Program Offers Help for Divorcing Parents
Posted in Children, Divorce, Other ResourcesYou are probably not surprised to hear that divorcing parents often do things that negatively affect their children. Use the children to manipulate or control their spouse? Sure. Put the children directly in the middle of a nasty, contested case instead of trying to shield them? Unfortunately yes. What if there were programs to educate… Continue Reading
Press Coverage of SC Family Law Attorney
Posted in Other ResourcesAs I posted earlier this week, I recently gave a presentation titled "Top 10 Things Investigators Should Know About Family Law Cases" to the South Carolina Association of Legal Investigators (SCALI) Fall Conference here in Spartanburg, SC. The Spartanburg Herald-Journal published a very short article about this conference including this photo of me making my… Continue Reading
SC Family Law Attorney Gives Presentation to Legal Investigators
Posted in Other ResourcesI had the pleasure of speaking today at the South Carolina Association of Legal Investigators (SCALI) Fall Conference, which was held here in Spartanburg, SC. There were investigators present from all across South Carolina and a few from our neighboring states as well. During the one hour presentation, I discussed the "Top 10 Things Investigators… Continue Reading