Friday, April 28, 2017


THE BILL OF RIGHTS

  OF A CHILD IN A DIVORCE

 

1.   To be told that my mother and father still love me and will never divorce me.

 

2.   To be told that the divorce is not my fault and not be told about the adult problems that caused it.

 

3.   To be considered as a human being and not be considered as another piece of property to be fought for, bargained over, or threatened.

 

4.   To have decisions about me based on what is in my best interests, not on past wrongs, hurt feelings, or my parent's needs.

 

5.   To be allowed to love both my father and my mother without being forced to choose or feel guilty.

 

6.   To know both my father and my mother through regular and frequent involvement in my life.

 

7.   To have the financial support of both my father and my mother.

 

8.   To be spared hearing bad or hurtful comments about either of my parents which have no useful purpose.

 

9.   To be a child and not to be asked to tell a lie or act as a spy or messenger.

 

10.To be allowed to have affection for the people who may come into my life without being forced to choose or feel guilty.

Wednesday, April 26, 2017


My dream team! Happy Administrative's Professional Day! 


April D. Porter
Attorney at Law
Law Office of April D. Porter, P.C.
Office: 803-581-4293
Fax:      803-581-4297


General Practice serving the 
State of South Carolina since 2000
Certified Family Court Mediator
State Bar Number 69113
Federal Bar Number 10011


Tuesday, April 25, 2017


Many times a family member or loved one passes away without having the necessary documents in order to handle personal and business affairs efficiently and easily. Below are the "Top 23" documents everyone should have readily available in a fire proof safe or safety deposit box to protect their Estate:

 

·   An original will

·   A revocable living trust

·   A "letter of instruction"

·   Durable financial power-of-attorney

·   Documentation of housing and land ownership, cemetery plots, vehicles, stock certificates and savings bonds; any partnership or corporate operating agreements; and a list of brokerage and escrow mortgage accounts

·   Documents that list loans you have made to others

·   List of any debts you owe to avoid surprising your family

·   Most recent three years of tax returns available

·   A list of all accounts and online log-in information

·   Safe-deposit boxes you own

·   Durable health-care power-of-attorney

·   Authorization to Release Protected Healthcare Information

·   A living will detailing your wishes

·   Copies of life-insurance policies

·   A list of pensions, annuities, individual retirement accounts and 401(k)s for your spouse and children

·   Your marriage license

·   The distribution sheet listing bank-account numbers that accompanied the settlement

·   A copy of the most recent child-support payment order

·   Copy of the "qualified domestic-relations order"

·   Copy of the final decree of divorce

·   Copy of your social security card

·   Copy of your birth certificate

·   A trust if you have a child(ren) under the age of 18 which designates a Trustee

 

*Contact the Law Office of April D. Porter, P.C. for your Estate planning needs. We are here to guide you through this process so that you can have peace of mind.

 

Tuesday, April 18, 2017





April D. Porter
Attorney at Law
Law Office of April D. Porter, P.C.
Office: 803-581-4293
Fax:      803-581-4297


General Practice serving the 
State of South Carolina since 2000
Certified Family Court Mediator
State Bar Number 69113
Federal Bar Number 10011


Wednesday, February 17, 2016

Great time today speaking to some wonderful Senior Citizens at the York Senior Center about Elder Law! 



April D. Porter
Attorney at Law
Law Office of April D. Porter, P.C.
Office: 803-581-4293
Fax:      803-581-4297


General Practice serving the 
State of South Carolina since 2000
Certified Family Court Mediator
State Bar Number 69113
Federal Bar Number 10011


Tuesday, January 5, 2016


Are you following the Steve Avery case?  Great docu-series called "Making a Murderer" is on Netflix right now! It is causing quite a stir around the country! What do you think--is he a victim or a criminal? 

April D. Porter
Attorney at Law
Law Office of April D. Porter, P.C.
Office: 803-581-4293
Fax:      803-581-4297


General Practice serving the 
State of South Carolina since 2000
Certified Family Court Mediator
State Bar Number 69113
Federal Bar Number 10011