Is South Carolina a fault divorce state?
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Is South Carolina a fault divorce state?
South Carolina recognizes no-fault and fault based grounds for divorce. However, it should be noted that Desertion is rarely used as a ground for divorce since the parties must have lived separate and apart without cohabitation, just as is the requirement for a no-fault one-year continuous separation divorce.
Can my wife force me to leave the house?
In the event of a family law separation, both parties are legally entitled to live in the family home. It does not matter whose name is on the ownership of the house. One party cannot force the other to leave, and a person is not required to leave the house just because the other wishes it.
Can you change the locks on your house during a divorce?
The simple answer to whether a party going through separation can change the locks on a property they are living in is usually “yes”. If there is no court order which affects that person’s right to occupy the property, then in most circumstances there is little prohibiting a party from changing the locks.
Can my husband sell the house without my consent?
Can my husband sell our house without my knowledge? Hi there. A person who has legal title to a property can sell that property. If there is more than one person holding legal title, each owner will generally need to consent to the sale, as their signature will be required on any land transfer documents.
