Legal Question in Family Law in South Carolina

Re: Divorce

In order to pursue a divorce on desertion (abandonment), you have to prove the following:

1. He is gone for more than one year; and

2. You don't know where he is during that time.

For those reasons, that ground is rarely if ever used. You will most likely want to pursue a legal separation, which can be filed now and will address almost all the issues that a divorce would.

You should consult with an experienced family law attorney to find out your options and the costs involved with each. If you need more information, you can visit my family law blog (www.SCFamilyLaw.com) or our website (www.StevensFirm.com).

Good luck,

Ben Stevens