Problems Disciplining Your Children in a Divorce
While this article from Psychology Today addresses the issue of disciplining children in general, it provides a good read for parents having to address discipline issues with children during the course of a divorce.While this article from Psychology Today addresses the issue of disciplining children in general, it provides a good read for parents having to address discipline issues with children during the…
Read MoreHow to Tell the Children You’re Getting Divorced
Telling the children that that Mom and Dad are getting divorced is tough to do. Sometimes anger, fear, or selfishness can cause a parent to make a bad decision in the way they inform the children of the impending separation.Telling the children that that Mom and Dad are getting divorced is tough to do. Sometimes anger, fear, or selfishness can cause a parent to make a bad decision in…
Read More10 Financial Mistakes to Avoid in Divorce
Great advice for every client to consider. Too often clients want to get through the divorce process spending as little money as possible to the neglect of their financial best interest.Great advice for every client to consider. Too often clients want to get through the divorce process spending as little money as possible to the neglect of their financial best…
Read MoreCo-Parenting with a Narcissist
This is an outstanding article on how to co-parent with a narcissist. It’s also great advice for any parent trying to co-parent with a difficult ex.This is an outstanding article on how to co-parent with a narcissist. It’s also great advice for any parent trying to co-parent with a difficult ex. It is essential set…
Read MoreSeparation Agreements
What is a Separation Agreement? A separation agreement is a contract between the parties to the litigation which is entered into prior to the final dissolution of the parties’ marriage. A separation agreement settles all issues arising out of the breakup of the parties’ marriage. Common issues which are resolved by a separation agreement include, What is a Separation Agreement? A separation agreement is a contract between the parties to the litigation which is entered into prior to the final dissolution of the parties’ marriage.…
Read MoreOur Philosophy
We at Phipps Family Law, P.A. understand that the ending of a marriage is often one of the most traumatic and painful events in a person’s life. We know that it can be a time of great uncertainly, fear and loneliness. “What should I do now?” “Can my spouse take the children?” “How am I We at Phipps Family Law, P.A. understand that the ending of a marriage is often one of the most traumatic and painful events in a person’s life. We know that…
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Mr. Phipps was a member of the board of editors for the following family law publications: Marital Litigation in South Carolina Substantive Law, Second Edition, Roy T. Stuckey (S.C. Bar CLE 1997), Editorial Board Marriage and Divorce Law in South Carolina, A layperson’s Guide, Roy T. Stuckey (S.C. Bar CLE 2001), Editorial Board South Carolina Mr. Phipps was a member of the board of editors for the following family law publications: Marital Litigation in South Carolina Substantive Law, Second Edition, Roy T. Stuckey (S.C. Bar…
Read MoreChild Support
How is Child Support Calculated? Child support is essentially set by statute and absent unusual circumstances, child support will be awarded in accordance with the South Carolina Child Support Guidelines. Child support is calculated based upon the combined incomes of both parties which establishes the base combined child support obligation. To that amount is added How is Child Support Calculated? Child support is essentially set by statute and absent unusual circumstances, child support will be awarded in accordance with the South Carolina Child Support Guidelines. …
Read MoreCommon Questions
What should I expect during the initial consultation? The initial consultation is your first opportunity to meet with Mr. Phipps and his staff and to discuss the facts and issues of your case. During the consultation, Mr. Phipps will initially ask you to provide some basic information about yourself and your situation. Don’t worry that What should I expect during the initial consultation? The initial consultation is your first opportunity to meet with Mr. Phipps and his staff and to discuss the facts and issues…
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