Dilligard Edwards, LLC

07/04/2026

Some things about marriage and divorce . . .
1. Many think they can keep you in a marriage by refusing to consent to a divorce. You can obtain a divorce without the consent of your spouse.
2. Living together does not create a common law marriage. Only seven (7) states (and Washington, DC) recognize common law marriages. In South Carolina, you can't created a common law marriage after July 24, 2019.

03/15/2026

This is only the third month of the year and I have done several Premarital Agreements (Prenups) for clients. Would you sign a Premarital Agreement if your future spouse asked you to? If a future spouse refused your request to sign would you cancel the wedding?

02/28/2026

Marriage is not just a piece of paper. It's a piece of paper that gives you legal rights. It gives you rights to your spouse's assets (property, bank accounts, social security, military benefits, etc.) and it allows you to make your spouse's healthcare decisions. These rights exist even if your spouse has been living with a side piece for 20 years. So when Richard "Dimples" Fields said "She's Got Papers" you'd better respect that. Call my office if you've got papers.

02/23/2026

This event was an absolute success. We provided Wills, POAs and Healthcare POAs to more than 70 people. Big Thanks to Richland County Coroner Naida Rutherford and many from her office as well as our Legal Assistance Ministry members who were instrumental in the success of the Will-A-Thon.

Please register for this free event. See you there.

02/14/2026

Please register for this free event. See you there.

01/31/2026

Are you a woman who took your husband's last name and are now getting divorced? Always request to resume use of your maiden name. If you don't make that request, and subsequently change your mind, you will have to file a new action to get a name change. Name changes are not automatic. You have to take additional steps for the name change to occur.

12/25/2025

The Twelve Days of Christmas from your Lawyer
🎶🎶On the First day of Christmas my lawyer gave to me . . a reminder that she is not free.
On the Second day of Christmas my lawyer gave to me. . . Two follow ups
On the Third day of Christmas my lawyer gave to me . . . Three side eyes.
On the Fourth day of Christmas my lawyer gave to me . . . Four mediation dates.
On the Fifth day of Christmas my lawyer gave to me . . . Five "Oh Hell nos."
On the Sixth day of Christmas my lawyer gave to me . . . Six "follow your court Orders."
On the Seventh day of Christmas my lawyer gave to me . . . Seven contempt warnings.
On the Eighth day of Christmas my lawyer gave to me. . Eight "Per my last emails"
On the Ninth day of Christmas my lawyer gave to me. . .Nine "Please delete that post"
On the Tenth day of Christmas my lawyer gave to me . . . Ten affdavit edits.
On the Eleventh Day of Christmas my lawyer gave to me . . Eleven "Thoughts and prayers
On the Twelth day of Christmas my lawyer said to me . . Twelve Thank yous🎶🎶

12/06/2025

Congratulations to my Intern Cadence Leaks. She will be graduating from Allen University this month and returning to Texas. She was a great Intern this semester and I know she will do great things wherever she goes.

11/27/2025

Happy Thanksgiving. I am thankful for clients who know that Google is not their lawyer. 😆