Q: I've been married for 3 years and its turned into a verbally abusive relationship
I retired 2 years ago from a career I had for 36 years ,I used the proceeds that I earned prior to the marriage to purchase a home and have used proceeds prior to marriage to make home improvements , she hasn't worked in 2 years ,although she is capable. I receive a considerable pension along with SSDI. When the topic of divorce comes up she tells me to leave and the house belongs to her and I will be paying her alimony .Im looking for a attorney that could guide me through South Carolina divorce law ,Again this has been a verbally abusive relationship as she says via texts I'm pathetic !
A: The question that a Family Court judge will need to answer is whether the home you purchased before marriage has been "transmuted" to marital property. The analysis on that issue is very fact-intensive. If your pension was accrued before the marriage, then she may not be entitled to any portion of that either. Based only on the information you've provided, it's not possible to offer an opinion on you liability for paying alimony. You should consult with a lawyer who is experienced with equitable apportionment (specifically transmutation) and alimony cases.
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