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Parker Poe Adams & Bernstein LLP

Common Law Marriage & Estate Planning in South Carolina

Whether two people are legally married is a decidedly important factor in estate planning and probate in South Carolina. For instance, spouses cannot unilaterally disinherit each other while non-spouses can; spouses are free...more

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South Carolina Abolishes Common-Law Marriage: The Impact On Workplace Law

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The South Carolina Supreme Court just ruled that the state will no longer recognize common-law marriages. This decision will have a direct impact on South Carolina workplace law, requiring many employers to adjust their...more

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Employers Beware: SC Abolishes Common-Law Marriage

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On July 24, 2019, South Carolina joined the ranks of Alabama, Pennsylvania, and others in abolishing future recognition of common law marriages in the state. The state will continue to recognize all common law marriages in...more

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