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Discovery & Evidence in South Carolina

Discovery, text messages, financial records and the rules that decide what a family court judge will actually consider.

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Article New Can I Use My Spouse's Text Messages Against Them — and Can They Use Mine? Text messages are often the most persuasive evidence in a South Carolina divorce or custody case. Whether they help you or destroy you depends on two things: how you... Article New My Spouse Won't Turn Over Documents: How Discovery Enforcement Works in South Carolina Family Court When a spouse ignores discovery in a South Carolina divorce or custody case, the rules give the judge a ladder — a good-faith letter, a motion to compel, and fee... White paper High Asset & Complex Divorces in South Carolina When one spouse controls the money, the other can be left in the dark. The recurring issues in high-asset divorces — and what a prepared attorney looks for.

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How do I prove my spouse is cheating if they won't admit it? You generally hire a Private Investigator (PI) to prove “inclination” (romantic intent) and “opportunity” (being alone together in a... Divorce FAQs What is discovery? Discovery is the process of exchanging information, including 3–5 years of financial records (bank statements, credit card statements, tax returns),... Divorce FAQs What if my spouse is hiding money? During the discovery phase, you can subpoena bank records, credit card statements, and electronic payment records (such as Venmo, Zelle, or PayPal... Divorce FAQs

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