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- By Carrie Warner
- By Carrie Warner
Not all divorces are necessarily the divorcing spouses. We have represented elderly Clients who desired to divorce their incapacitated spouse. Sometimes, the incapacitated spouse requires nursing home care, the cost of which can be unaffordable creating marital debt and making both spouses at risk for this debt. Or circumstances may change whereby one spouse is […]
- By Carrie Warner
You brought it into the marriage. You inherited it. You built it before you ever said “I do.” So it’s yours to keep if you divorce, right? Not necessarily. In South Carolina, separate property can quietly convert into marital property in what is called transmutation. If you’re not paying attention to how you use, title, […]
- By Carrie Warner
Recently, we had a successful appeal come from the South Carolina Court of Appeals involving alimony. Past results do not guarantee a similar outcome in any future case. It also discussed stock-based compensation and how it is to be treated in divorce cases. In Scherba v. Scherba, (Opinion No. 6128, filed March 18, 2026), the […]
- By Carrie Warner
Sometimes a case comes along that we believe every parent should understand, even if it never makes the evening news. Allison Shoemaker v. Zachary Thacher is one of those cases. It is a favorable opinion we received from the South Carolina Court of Appeals (an unpublished opinion, 2026-UP-148, which is not binding precedent) that shines […]
- By Carrie Warner
The Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA) is the federal law that governs most retirement and health plans offered by private employers. It does not cover government plans, most church plans, or IRAs. Therefore, if requirements for retirement plans governed under ERISA are not met, you may find yourself in trouble down the […]
- By Carrie Warner
Navigating a high net-worth divorce in Columbia, SC, presents unique challenges, especially when significant assets are involved. Safeguarding your financial interests is an important part of the process. 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 you protect […]
- By Carrie Warner
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 […]
- By Carrie Warner
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 […]
- By Carrie Warner
- By Carrie Warner
Not all divorces are necessarily the divorcing spouses. We have represented elderly Clients who desired to divorce their incapacitated spouse. Sometimes, the incapacitated spouse requires nursing home care, the cost of which can be unaffordable creating marital debt and making both spouses at risk for this debt. Or circumstances may change whereby one spouse is […]
- By Carrie Warner
You brought it into the marriage. You inherited it. You built it before you ever said “I do.” So it’s yours to keep if you divorce, right? Not necessarily. In South Carolina, separate property can quietly convert into marital property in what is called transmutation. If you’re not paying attention to how you use, title, […]
- By Carrie Warner
Recently, we had a successful appeal come from the South Carolina Court of Appeals involving alimony. Past results do not guarantee a similar outcome in any future case. It also discussed stock-based compensation and how it is to be treated in divorce cases. In Scherba v. Scherba, (Opinion No. 6128, filed March 18, 2026), the […]
- By Carrie Warner
The Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA) is the federal law that governs most retirement and health plans offered by private employers. It does not cover government plans, most church plans, or IRAs. Therefore, if requirements for retirement plans governed under ERISA are not met, you may find yourself in trouble down the […]
- By Carrie Warner
Navigating a high net-worth divorce in Columbia, SC, presents unique challenges, especially when significant assets are involved. Safeguarding your financial interests is an important part of the process. 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 you protect […]
- By Carrie Warner
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 […]
- By Carrie Warner
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 […]
- By Carrie Warner
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. […]
- By Carrie Warner
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 […]
- By Carrie Warner
Sometimes a case comes along that we believe every parent should understand, even if it never makes the evening news. Allison Shoemaker v. Zachary Thacher is one of those cases. It is a favorable opinion we received from the South Carolina Court of Appeals (an unpublished opinion, 2026-UP-148, which is not binding precedent) that shines […]
- By Carrie Warner
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 […]
- By Carrie Warner
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 […]
- By Carrie Warner
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 […]
- By Carrie Warner
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.
- By Carrie Warner
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 […]
- By Carrie Warner
Editor’s note: This article was first published on July 15, 2016. Laws and court decisions may have changed since then, so it may not reflect current South Carolina law. It is general information, not legal advice. Should I Separate Financially from My Husband? QUESTION: I am in the process of getting married for the fourth time […]
- By Carrie Warner
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, […]
- By Carrie Warner
Editor’s note: This article was first published on March 16, 2015. Laws and court decisions may have changed since then, so it may not reflect current South Carolina law. Same-sex marriage has been legal nationwide since the U.S. Supreme Court decided Obergefell v. Hodges on June 26, 2015. It is general information, not legal advice. […]
- By Carrie Warner
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 […]
- By Carrie Warner
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 […]
- By Carrie Warner
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 […]
- By Carrie Warner
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 […]
- By Carrie Warner
Historical note: This post describes the 2018 tax year and is out of date. Tax brackets, standard deductions, the child tax credit, and retirement contribution limits have all changed since it was written; check current IRS guidance or a tax professional before filing. As a result of the late-2017 passage of the Tax Cuts and […]
- By Carrie Warner
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 […]
- By Carrie Warner
Editor’s note: This article was first published on July 15, 2016. Laws and court decisions may have changed since then, so it may not reflect current South Carolina law. It is general information, not legal advice. Should I Separate Financially from My Husband? QUESTION: I am in the process of getting married for the fourth time […]
- By Carrie Warner
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 […]
- By Carrie Warner
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 […]
- By Carrie Warner
Editor’s note: This article was first published on July 15, 2016. Laws and court decisions may have changed since then, so it may not reflect current South Carolina law. It is general information, not legal advice. Should I Separate Financially from My Husband? QUESTION: I am in the process of getting married for the fourth time […]
- By Carrie Warner
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 […]
- By Carrie Warner
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, […]
- By Carrie Warner
Historical note: This post was written in 2015 and is out of date. In Obergefell v. Hodges (2015), the U.S. Supreme Court held that same-sex couples have a constitutional right to marry and that every state must recognize those marriages. Please do not rely on this post for current tax filing. As of this moment […]
- By Carrie Warner
Editor’s note: This article was first published on April 27, 2015. Laws and court decisions may have changed since then, so it may not reflect current South Carolina law. It is general information, not legal advice. For most people tax season ends on April 15, as individual tax returns are due to the federal government. […]
- By Carrie Warner
Editor’s note: This article was first published on March 16, 2015. Laws and court decisions may have changed since then, so it may not reflect current South Carolina law. Same-sex marriage has been legal nationwide since the U.S. Supreme Court decided Obergefell v. Hodges on June 26, 2015. It is general information, not legal advice. […]
- By Carrie Warner
Editor’s note: This article was first published on October 14, 2014. Laws and court decisions may have changed since then, so it may not reflect current South Carolina law. Same-sex marriage has been legal nationwide since the U.S. Supreme Court decided Obergefell v. Hodges on June 26, 2015. It is general information, not legal advice. […]
- By Carrie Warner
Editor’s note: This article was first published on October 6, 2014. Laws and court decisions may have changed since then, so it may not reflect current South Carolina law. Same-sex marriage has been legal nationwide since the U.S. Supreme Court decided Obergefell v. Hodges on June 26, 2015. It is general information, not legal advice. […]
- By Carrie Warner
Editor’s note: This article was first published on August 20, 2014. Laws and court decisions may have changed since then, so it may not reflect current South Carolina law. Same-sex marriage has been legal nationwide since the U.S. Supreme Court decided Obergefell v. Hodges on June 26, 2015. It is general information, not legal advice. […]
- By Carrie Warner
Historical note: This post describes the 2018 tax year and is out of date. Tax brackets, standard deductions, the child tax credit, and retirement contribution limits have all changed since it was written; check current IRS guidance or a tax professional before filing. As a result of the late-2017 passage of the Tax Cuts and […]
- By Carrie Warner
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 […]
- By Carrie Warner
Historical note: This post was written in 2015 and is out of date. In Obergefell v. Hodges (2015), the U.S. Supreme Court held that same-sex couples have a constitutional right to marry and that every state must recognize those marriages. Please do not rely on this post for current tax filing. As of this moment […]
- By Carrie Warner
Editor’s note: This article was first published on April 27, 2015. Laws and court decisions may have changed since then, so it may not reflect current South Carolina law. It is general information, not legal advice. For most people tax season ends on April 15, as individual tax returns are due to the federal government. […]
South Carolina Divorce Guide
Our complete guide to South Carolina divorce laws: grounds, residency, filing step by step, property, alimony, and a filing guide for every county family court. Read the guide →