Posted On: November 3, 2008 by Russell Mace

Family Law: Divorce in today's real estate market

The real estate market is changing divorce law in south carolina. Family law attorneys in Myrtle Beach, Conway, and Charleston are modifying their practices in order to adjust to today's housing market according to an article published in South Carolina Lawyers Weekly.

In many divorce cases, the marital home is the major asset sought by both parties. However, now there are situations where there is not any equity left in the home and both parties are seeking to get out of the debt. In the past, it was easier for one side to get a loan to buy the other side out, now parties getting a divorce are faced with the alternative of putting the home up for sale in an unstable market.

In these uncertain economic times, mediation can be a great alternative to an expensive trial in many cases. Every family lawyer in the Myrtle Beach area knows that mediation is mandatory in Horry County. Mediation provides relief for many clients, a good family attorney in Myrtle Beach, Conway, North Myrtle Beach and Georgetown can assist you with mediation in your divorce case.

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