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Can I Start Dating During the South Carolina Divorce Waiting Period?
At the David W. Martin Law Group, our South Carolina family law attorneys know most spouses understand there is a one-year waiting period to get divorced in the Palmetto State. What they may not consider before deciding to dissolve their marriages is that the South Carolina Family Courts take the one-year waiting period
View PostWhy Domestic Violence Charges are Also Becoming Kidnapping Charges in South Carolina
At the David W. Martin Law Group, our Rock Hill criminal defense attorneys have witnessed a disturbing trend in how South Carolina law enforcement is responding to domestic violence calls, and the significant steps they are taking to add kidnapping charges to arrests. In these situations, the police are delivering alleged abusers to the
View PostWhat Does an Attempted Murder Charge Mean in South Carolina?
At the David W. Martin Law Group, our Rock Hill criminal defense attorneys know that there is a specific legal threshold that must be met to charge someone with attempted murder. The South Carolina Legislature defines the act as, “A person who, with intent to kill, attempts to kill another person with malice
View PostMarch is Brain Injury Awareness Month in South Carolina
At the David W. Martin Law Group, our South Carolina personal injury lawyers encourage our communities to observe Brain Injury Awareness Month, which has taken place for over three decades, thanks to the Brain Injury Association of America (BIAA). Inviting the nation to take part in observing this important campaign to
View PostUnderstanding the Bail Process in South Carolina
Being arrested and charged with a crime can be a traumatic experience. One of the first questions that individuals may have is whether they will be released on bail. In South Carolina, the bail process can be complex and confusing. In this post, we'll provide an overview of the bail
View PostCan I Afford to Get Divorced in South Carolina?
At the David W. Martin Law Group, our South Carolina family law attorneys want all our clients to know the importance of understanding their marital finances before they pursue a divorce. This is important because there is often a sizeable difference between what divorcing individuals believe their financial standing is and its
View PostLawsuits For Chemical Hair Straightening In South Carolina
At the David W. Martin Law Group, our South Carolina personal injury attorneys are helping women throughout the state understand their legal rights to join chemical hair straightener lawsuits after these dangerous products have caused them harm. Lawsuits throughout the country are alleging large companies like L’Oreal and others failed to
View PostWhat is the Difference Between 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Degree Domestic Violence Charges in South Carolina?
At the David W. Martin Law Group, our South Carolina domestic violence defense attorneys know that our clients are facing different levels of criminal charges when they are accused of threatening to harm, acting in a way that could reasonably result in harm, or causing direct physical harm to a household
View PostWhen Is It Time to Fight and When Do You Compromise During a South Carolina Divorce?
At the David W. Martin Law Group, our family law attorneys in South Carolina know that getting divorced takes a significant toll on your psychological and emotional health. This can make it exceedingly difficult to know when it is time to work together on details like property distribution, and when it is
View PostIs a South Carolina DUI a Misdemeanor or Felony?
At the David W. Martin Law Group, our South Carolina criminal defense lawyers know that being arrested for a DUI — even a first-time DUI — can change our clients’ lives. In South Carolina, the legal Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) limit is .08% for drivers who are 21 years of age
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