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A Brief Explanation of the Family Court Process

If you find yourself in the position of having to endure a contested divorce or custody case, there is a general (but not always consistent) process that will take place. The purpose of this article is to discuss the general guideposts of a litigated divorce, custody or modification case, and generally what to expect during […]

How a Court Appointed Sequestrator or Receiver Can Save a Family-Owned Business

Divorcing spouses who operate a business together that supports the family may not have their hands in every single aspect of the business. One spouse may rely upon the other to handle the books of the business while the other performs the labor associated with the business trusting that the other is properly handling the […]

Spouse Owned Businesses in Family Court

Often times spouses co-own a business or businesses and find themselves going through divorce. Both spouses work daily at the business, each in a respective role to ensure the smooth running of the business. But what happens in the case of a litigated divorce? Do both spouses continue to come to the same workplace each […]

Types of Custody Arrangements in South Carolina and When They Apply

South Carolina recognizes three types of custody arrangements between parents: sole custody, joint custody, and shared custody. Sole custody means that a parent is awarded full legal and physical custody of the child(ren). This means that as sole custodian, the parent can make all decisions for the children without having to include the other parent […]

Putting a Qualified Terminable Interest Trust to Good Use During Divorce

Life changing events are good reason to ensure that your estate affairs are in order. These may include the addition of a child to your family, the purchase of a home, other changes in assets, or going through a divorce. Whether going through a divorce or otherwise, it is a good idea to consider a […]

When and How Is Alimony Awarded

The common questions from our clients in any potential divorce is “How much alimony will I be required to pay and for how long? The answer to these questions is difficult to determine and ultimately is up to the Judge to determine. With this determination comes many subjective factors involved in any Judge’s decision making. […]

How Your Spouse’s Bankruptcy Affects Divorce Proceedings

It is dreadful enough to have to consider divorcing your spouse and all the fear and anxiety that comes with that process. But it appears more daunting when you receive word that your spouse intends to or has filed for Bankruptcy. How will this affect your child support? How will this affect your alimony? Will […]

Failure to Obtain Appropriate ERISA Waiver During Divorce Could Cost You Money

The Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 is federal law that guides the administration of all employee-issued retirement accounts and health plans for private individuals. Therefore, if requirements for retirement plans governed under ERISA are not met, you may find yourself in trouble down the road when it comes to who is a direct […]

High Net-Worth Divorce: Protecting Your Assets in Columbia

Navigating a high net-worth divorce in Columbia, SC, presents unique challenges, especially when significant assets are involved. Ensuring your financial interests are safeguarded is vital to achieving a favorable outcome. At Warner Law, we offer strategic legal guidance tailored to your needs, making complex financial negotiations more manageable. Let’s explore key considerations and strategies to help […]

Types of Custody Arrangements in South Carolina and When They Apply

South Carolina recognizes three types of custody arrangements between parents: sole custody, joint custody, and shared custody. Sole custody means that a parent is awarded full legal and physical custody of the child(ren). This means that as sole custodian, the parent can make all decisions for the children without having to include the other parent […]

Putting a Qualified Terminable Interest Trust to Good Use During Divorce

Life changing events are good reason to ensure that your estate affairs are in order. These may include the addition of a child to your family, the purchase of a home, other changes in assets, or going through a divorce. Whether going through a divorce or otherwise, it is a good idea to consider a […]

When and How Is Alimony Awarded

The common questions from our clients in any potential divorce is “How much alimony will I be required to pay and for how long? The answer to these questions is difficult to determine and ultimately is up to the Judge to determine. With this determination comes many subjective factors involved in any Judge’s decision making. […]

How Your Spouse’s Bankruptcy Affects Divorce Proceedings

It is dreadful enough to have to consider divorcing your spouse and all the fear and anxiety that comes with that process. But it appears more daunting when you receive word that your spouse intends to or has filed for Bankruptcy. How will this affect your child support? How will this affect your alimony? Will […]

Failure to Obtain Appropriate ERISA Waiver During Divorce Could Cost You Money

The Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 is federal law that guides the administration of all employee-issued retirement accounts and health plans for private individuals. Therefore, if requirements for retirement plans governed under ERISA are not met, you may find yourself in trouble down the road when it comes to who is a direct […]

High Net-Worth Divorce: Protecting Your Assets in Columbia

Navigating a high net-worth divorce in Columbia, SC, presents unique challenges, especially when significant assets are involved. Ensuring your financial interests are safeguarded is vital to achieving a favorable outcome. At Warner Law, we offer strategic legal guidance tailored to your needs, making complex financial negotiations more manageable. Let’s explore key considerations and strategies to help […]

Crafting Parenting Plans for Military Families in Columbia

Creating a stable and effective parenting plan is crucial for military families balancing the unique demands of service life with the well-being of their children. At Warner Law, we understand the challenges faced by military families in Columbia, SC, and are here to guide you through the intricacies of crafting a plan that works harmoniously with […]

Avoiding Common Mistakes in Your South Carolina Divorce Process

Divorce can be a complex and emotionally challenging process. Navigating a South Carolina divorce’s legal intricacies and potential pitfalls requires careful planning and knowledge. To help you avoid common mistakes and ensure a smoother divorce process, we have compiled a list of essential tips: Seek Professional Guidance from the Start Starting your divorce journey with […]

Tax Tips Part 2: Married, Separated, Divorced

As of this moment in time—and for the 2014 tax year—same sex marriage is legal in South Carolina. So whether you filed by the April 15 deadline, or whether you are filing for an extension, same sex couples may file jointly as married, both federally and statewide. For couples that have obtained a civil union or […]

A Brief Explanation of the Family Court Process

If you find yourself in the position of having to endure a contested divorce or custody case, there is a general (but not always consistent) process that will take place. The purpose of this article is to discuss the general guideposts of a litigated divorce, custody or modification case, and generally what to expect during […]

How a Court Appointed Sequestrator or Receiver Can Save a Family-Owned Business

Divorcing spouses who operate a business together that supports the family may not have their hands in every single aspect of the business. One spouse may rely upon the other to handle the books of the business while the other performs the labor associated with the business trusting that the other is properly handling the […]

Spouse Owned Businesses in Family Court

Often times spouses co-own a business or businesses and find themselves going through divorce. Both spouses work daily at the business, each in a respective role to ensure the smooth running of the business. But what happens in the case of a litigated divorce? Do both spouses continue to come to the same workplace each […]

Carrie Warner Celebrated for Dedication to the Field of Law

Carrie Warner has been included in Marquis Who’s Who. As in all Marquis Who’s Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Read more here.

Presentation to the South Carolina Bar on September 27, 2016

In my presentation to the South Carolina Bar on September 27, 2016, I will be discussing how civil unions are affected by the marriage equality ruling granting same sex marriage to all U.S. citizens. A civil union is a legal status created by the state of Vermont in 2000 and subsequently by the states of […]

Can You Protect Yourself From Your Future Spouse’s Debt?

Should I Separate Financially from My Husband? QUESTION: I am in the process of getting married for the fourth time to a man who has been married twice before. We are both 65, and each of us has children by prior marriages, all of whom are grown. Although he has had some financial reversals in the […]

Long-awaited victory for same-sex couples

Friday, June 26, 2015 will go down as a landmark day in U.S. legal history. The long, anguishing wait over the constitutionality of gay marriage (Obergefell v. Hodges) finally ended, with a 5-4 ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court. The close, but decisive, victory upholds the sanctity and recognition of gay marriage—it is now, finally, […]

Same sex marriage Goes Before U.S. Supreme Court

Dire ramifications for South Carolina—and the nation There is a lot at stake in the case of DeBoer v. Snyder, a lawsuit originally filed by a lesbian couple on January 23, 2012 in Federal District Court challenging Michigan’s ban on same sex marriage. A ruling on March 21, 2014 in Federal District Court overturned the ban, but the Sixth […]

DOMA fight goes to South Carolina MSNBC

DOMA fight goes to South Carolina MSNBC

Featured in Columbia Business Month- August 2021 Edition

The August 2021 issue of Columbia Business Monthly – 2021 Legal Elite of the Midlands has featured Carrie Warner Attorney at Law. The article, which can be found on page 94 of the recent publication, outlines everything a prospective client would want and need to know about Attorney Carrie A. Warner and her ability to litigate […]

Carrie Warner Named a Fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers

Carrie Warner Attorney at Law is pleased to announce that Carrie Warner was named as a Fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML). The AAML consists of some of most well renowned matrimonial attorneys in the nation and its members are known for their skill, knowledge, and integrity. Attorneys who are selected for […]

Carrie Warner to Speak at Paralegal Seminar

We are pleased to announce that attorney Carrie Warner will be speaking at South Carolina Family Law Practice for Paralegals seminar. She will be discussing the topic of obtaining and evaluating financial information, as well as preparing financial statements. Attendees will get to hear directly from top practitioners regarding the following topics and more: Preparing […]

Attorney Carrie Warner Selected as Leadership in Law Nominee

Ms. Warner Recognized for Her Legal Success & Accomplishments South Carolina Lawyers Weekly has recognized Attorney Carrie Warner for her accomplishments in the legal field by selecting her as a Leadership in Law honoree. The Leadership in Law recognition distinguishes successful attorneys throughout South Carolina who have made impactful contributions to society and who have had […]

What New 2019 Tax Laws Mean for You

As a result of the 2018 passage of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA), there are new tax regulations coming into play in 2019. These changes will affect your tax returns on taxes filed in April 2019 and April 2020. While this has been referred to by many as a “tax overhaul,” the playbook […]

Featured in Columbia Business Monthly

The August 2016 issue of Columbia Business Monthly – 2016 Legal Elite of the Midlands has featured Carrie Warner Attorney at Law. The article, which can be found on page 43 of the recent publication, outlines everything a prospective client would want and need to know about Attorney Carrie A. Warner. Items of note are her […]

Can You Protect Yourself From Your Future Spouse’s Debt?

Should I Separate Financially from My Husband? QUESTION: I am in the process of getting married for the fourth time to a man who has been married twice before. We are both 65, and each of us has children by prior marriages, all of whom are grown. Although he has had some financial reversals in the […]

How to Stay Connected with Carrie Warner Attorney at Law

Carrie Warner Attorney at Law provides personalized and effective legal representation for a wide range of family law matters. We see the value of keeping connected with past and perspective clients online. If you have benefited from our legal services, please leave us a review; and if you are in need of counsel, don’t hesitate […]

Attorney Carrie Warner Launches New Practice & New Website

Passion for justice. Compassion for people. With the turn of the calendar in 2015, Carrie Warner entered into private practice in Columbia, SC, with a sense of determination to right wrongs, as well as a commitment to help families and individuals whose rights and civil liberties have been ignored, jeopardized or violated. To make herself more visible […]

Can You Protect Yourself From Your Future Spouse’s Debt?

Should I Separate Financially from My Husband? QUESTION: I am in the process of getting married for the fourth time to a man who has been married twice before. We are both 65, and each of us has children by prior marriages, all of whom are grown. Although he has had some financial reversals in the […]

Presentation to the South Carolina Bar on September 27, 2016

In my presentation to the South Carolina Bar on September 27, 2016, I will be discussing how civil unions are affected by the marriage equality ruling granting same sex marriage to all U.S. citizens. A civil union is a legal status created by the state of Vermont in 2000 and subsequently by the states of […]

Long-awaited victory for same-sex couples

Friday, June 26, 2015 will go down as a landmark day in U.S. legal history. The long, anguishing wait over the constitutionality of gay marriage (Obergefell v. Hodges) finally ended, with a 5-4 ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court. The close, but decisive, victory upholds the sanctity and recognition of gay marriage—it is now, finally, […]

Tax Tips Part 2: Married, Separated, Divorced

As of this moment in time—and for the 2014 tax year—same sex marriage is legal in South Carolina. So whether you filed by the April 15 deadline, or whether you are filing for an extension, same sex couples may file jointly as married, both federally and statewide. For couples that have obtained a civil union or […]

Tax Tips Part 1: Married, Separated, Divorced

For most people tax season ends on April 15, as individual tax returns are due to the federal government. It’s been this way ever since 1955. For a good many other folks, however, tax season can last much longer, as individuals scramble to file extensions. One particular area of importance, and potential confusion, revolves around […]

Same sex marriage Goes Before U.S. Supreme Court

Dire ramifications for South Carolina—and the nation There is a lot at stake in the case of DeBoer v. Snyder, a lawsuit originally filed by a lesbian couple on January 23, 2012 in Federal District Court challenging Michigan’s ban on same sex marriage. A ruling on March 21, 2014 in Federal District Court overturned the ban, but the Sixth […]

DOMA fight goes to South Carolina MSNBC

DOMA fight goes to South Carolina MSNBC

SC same-sex marriage: Judge Sets Oct. 23 Deadline for Briefs

COLUMBIA, SC — A federal judge is undecided on whether to hear arguments in person from attorneys representing S.C. Gov. Nikki Haley and Attorney General Alan Wilson as well as lawyers representing a married Lexington County same sex couple. Judge Michelle Childs said Tuesday she will decide later, most likely in November, whether she will […]

Wilson Continues Defense of Gay Marriage Ban

South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson continued to defend the state’s ban on same sex marriage Monday, despite the U.S. Supreme Court’s refusal to address lower court rulings declaring such unions a constitutional right. WASHINGTON – South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson continued to defend the state’s ban on same sex marriage Monday, despite the […]

How Does the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals Decision Apply to South Carolina

All across the country we are seeing a significant change in the tide concerning the ban on gay marriage. Almost every other day, we hear of another state’s constitutional ban on same-sex marriage has been overturned. At this time, 14 states have seen their constitutional bans on gay marriage overturned since the United States Supreme […]

What New 2019 Tax Laws Mean for You

As a result of the 2018 passage of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA), there are new tax regulations coming into play in 2019. These changes will affect your tax returns on taxes filed in April 2019 and April 2020. While this has been referred to by many as a “tax overhaul,” the playbook […]

Featured in Columbia Business Monthly

The August 2016 issue of Columbia Business Monthly – 2016 Legal Elite of the Midlands has featured Carrie Warner Attorney at Law. The article, which can be found on page 43 of the recent publication, outlines everything a prospective client would want and need to know about Attorney Carrie A. Warner. Items of note are her […]

Tax Tips Part 2: Married, Separated, Divorced

As of this moment in time—and for the 2014 tax year—same sex marriage is legal in South Carolina. So whether you filed by the April 15 deadline, or whether you are filing for an extension, same sex couples may file jointly as married, both federally and statewide. For couples that have obtained a civil union or […]

Tax Tips Part 1: Married, Separated, Divorced

For most people tax season ends on April 15, as individual tax returns are due to the federal government. It’s been this way ever since 1955. For a good many other folks, however, tax season can last much longer, as individuals scramble to file extensions. One particular area of importance, and potential confusion, revolves around […]