Futeral & Nelson – Mt Pleasant Divorce Lawyers
South Carolina divorces can be very complicated so you need to have experienced Mt Pleasant divorce lawyers representing you. The illustration below demonstrates some of the many factors that need to be considered when getting a divorce in South Carolina. We have written this article to help you become more familiar with the issues you may face when facing a divorce in Mt Pleasant.
Can Mt Pleasant Divorce Lawyers Get My Divorce Done Quickly?
The answer depends upon the grounds for divorce. Under South Carolina law, there are several grounds for a divorce:
- Physical cruelty;
- Adultery;
- Desertion for a period of one year;
- Habitual drunkenness or drug use; or
- Living separate and apart without cohabitation for a period of one year.
For reasons (1) through (4), you will not be able to get a divorce decree for at least 90 days after the papers are filed. For reason (5), the divorce may be granted after the defendant has answered the complaint for divorce or the defendant is in default for failing to answer the complaint for divorce.
In most situations a divorce in South Carolina may take months or even years before a final divorce is granted by the court. In cases involving such issues as adultery, physical cruelty, etc., the Mt Pleasant divorce lawyers may need to engage in "discovery" of the parties cases by taking depositions of witnesses, obtaining documents or other prepared materials such as financial records, photographs, etc. This discovery process can take several months before the case is ready to go to trial. Once the case is ready for trial the parties and their Mt Pleasant divorce lawyers often find the court docket has many other cases filled and may take several months before the case is scheduled to be heard.
If you find yourself in the need of Mt Pleasant divorce make sure that your Mt Pleasant divorce lawyers have the background and experience to defend you properly. As many divorce cases encompass so many different aspects having representation that knows what to expect and what is possible is important to knowing you will be treated fairly.
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