I have been in Family Court in South Carolina on a continuous basis for over 30 years. People who end…
family court
DO SOMETHING! By M. J. Goodwin I often hear clients say “Something has to be done!” This is usually a…
THE TENSION BETWEEN FAMILY COURT AND CRIMINAL COURT BY M. J. Goodwin While they have different jurisdictions and cover…
By mgoodwin Blog Child Custody Choosing lawyer Divorce Litigation
Is Trial Worth the Risk? By M. J. Goodwin Twenty-two years in South Carolina’s Family Courts has taught me many…
By mgoodwin Blog Child Custody Choosing lawyer Divorce Guardian Ad Litem MJ Goodwin
By M. J. Goodwin I believe that Family Court is, in many ways, a necessary evil. Without it, people would…
By mgoodwin Blog Child Custody MJ Goodwin
In 1977, recording artist Meatloaf recorded the album “Bat Out of Hell.” My favorite track from that album is “Paradise…
By mgoodwin Blog Child Custody MJ Goodwin
I spend about 85% of my professional life in the Family Court of South Carolina. Most of that time is…
By mgoodwin Blog Guardian Ad Litem MJ Goodwin
How to Write Guardian Ad Litem Reports | 15 Recommendations (or Suggestions) By M. J. Goodwin, Esquire It’s twenty-five days…