From aunts and uncles to grandparents, cousins and beyond, surrounding a child with a dependable support network is the key to happy and healthy development. However, separation and divorce may create difficulty for that support system to remain intact. Relatives seeking to stay in regular contact with children following custody rulings may benefit from extended [...]
With the CDC’s authorization of pediatric COVID-19 vaccines, parents now face decisions of whether to get their children vaccinated. Although strongly recommended by healthcare professionals, receipt of this vaccine is not required as with others like those for polio or measles. The decision lies with the discretion of the parents or legal guardian. With vaccination [...]
From the property division to pets and more, navigating separation can prove challenging even in the most amicable scenarios. An amicable solution is always preferred for couples seeking separaton or divorce, and a must when a child is involved. The circumstances surrounding child custody orders may be more complicated for nontraditional families than for [...]
One of the benefits of our free society is that adults may decide to live anywhere. But in some circumstances when children are involved, relocating can create significant legal and financial issues. You will want to consider these issues carefully before deciding to relocate with children. Challenges to relocating may arise when you are separated [...]
Divorce can include many considerations, including religious, moral, financial, and legal concerns. Before you file for a divorce, think through your options carefully. Divorce represents a solution to an irretrievably broken marriage, but it is not the only remedy. Here are some factors to consider as you decide whether divorce is right for you. What [...]
Judges issue protective orders to stop a person from abusing another. South Carolina offers two types of protective orders that cover all relationships, from an ex-spouse to a neighbor. A protective order’s value comes from its enforceability. When people violate protective orders, the Police can arrest them and judges can sentence them to jail time. [...]
Whether it be through donating time to community work, serving as a board member for various organizations, or using her knowledge and skills in the court to fight for those who need it most, Anne Frances Bleecker has spent her years in law working to create a better life for those around her. Today, we [...]
It's Love Your Lawyer Day! Every day lawyers are hired to defend those accused of crimes, represent those who cannot defend themselves, and work in every aspect of modern society, and at Bleecker Family Law, represent clients in all South Carolina Family Courts, the Court of Appeals, and the South Carolina Supreme Court whether it [...]
October 23rd is National Paralegal Day. To honor paralegals everywhere, we want to explain what paralegals do for your case. The Role of the Paralegal The South Carolina Bar provides voluntary paralegal certification. Paralegals can also work without certification based on their experience and training in South Carolina law. Whether you need help with a [...]
Although restrictions and stay-at-home orders largely have been implemented on a state-by-state basis since the pandemic began, every state has, at some point, faced at least some restrictions. In some cases, mask mandates and social distancing were required, while others faced massive stay-at-home orders that shut down large segments of society and infrastructure, including the [...]
