Stevens Firm - January 2020

Simple Pancakes From Scratch Everyone should be able to make pancakes without a boxed mix. This recipe is no-frills fantastic and can probably be made without so much as a trip to the grocery store.

Your Restraining Order Rundown

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour • 2 tsp baking powder • 1/4 tsp salt • 1 tbsp sugar, optional

• 2 eggs • 1 3/4 cups milk • Unsalted butter or canola oil, to grease skillet

A Look at South Carolina’s Restraining Order Options

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If you’ve been the victim of assault, rape, threats of harm, stalking, or harassment in South Carolina, please know the law is on your side. In any of these horrible situations, one of the first steps toward reclaiming your safety and peace of mind is filing a restraining order against the person who hurt you — and we’re here to help. Filing a restraining order can be scary because, in order to do it, you need to retain a lawyer or make a trip to see the Family Court Clerk. There’s no filing fee, but you’ll still need to go through a hearing with a judge to prove your case. Before you get to that point, though, you have to choose which type of restraining order you’d like to file. To help you with that, we’ve put together a rundown on the types of restraining orders South Carolina offers. 1. Order of Protection This kind of order protects you against abuse or threats of abuse from a family or household member. In other words, it will keep you safe from a spouse, ex-spouse, partner whom you have children with, or person of the opposite sex you live with or have lived with. There are two types of Orders of Protection: Temporary and Final orders. The former is best if you’re in immediate danger because it guarantees you’ll get a hearing within 24 hours of filing your petition. The latter requires a full court hearing with your abuser present. Final orders last between six months and one year. 2. Restraining Order Against Stalking or Harassment As its name implies, this order protects you against stalking and harassment from anyone, not just a spouse or partner. The order will keep that person away from your home, office, or school, and forbid them from threatening, following, or communicating with you or your family. Again, there are two categories within this order: Emergency Temporary and Final Extended orders. Emergency Temporary orders go into effect quickly while Final Extended orders take longer to obtain but last a full year. Regardless of which type of order you need to file, one of the best moves you can make for your success is hiring an experienced, empathetic family law attorney to handle your case. If you’re in this difficult position, our team can help put your mind at ease. Call us today at 864-598-9172.

1. Heat a griddle or skillet to medium-low. 2. In a mixing bowl, combine dry ingredients (including sugar if you like a sweeter pancake). In a separate bowl, beat eggs into milk. Gently stir the liquid ingredients into the dry ones. Mix only until flour is moistened. Clumps are fine. 3. Add some butter or oil to the skillet. If the butter foams or oil shimmers, the temperature is correct. Pour in a pancake of any size, cooking until bubbles form, about 2–4 minutes. 4. Flip and cook other side for 2–4 minutes. Serve warm.

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