In a recent court session, significant discussions centered around divorce proceedings involving two separate cases.

In the first case, Denton Boswell and his estranged wife, who has been living apart from him for over a year, were addressed. The wife confirmed that they have four children together, three of whom are minors. Notably, she stated that Mr. Boswell has not had significant visitation with the children since 2019, and she submitted a parenting plan that grants him no visitation rights, allowing contact solely at her discretion. The court is set to adopt this parenting plan as part of the final divorce decree, which also awards her all property currently in her possession while ordering Mr. Boswell to pay any debts incurred individually.

The second case involved Cassie Jones and Thomas Hinkle, where Ms. Jones testified that she has had no contact with Mr. Hinkle for approximately eight years, with the last known address being in Hartsville. Efforts to serve him at that address were unsuccessful, prompting Ms. Jones to request permission from the court to serve him by publication, as she has no other means of contacting him.

Both cases highlight the complexities of divorce and custody arrangements, particularly when significant time has elapsed since the parties have had contact. The court's decisions in these matters will shape the future for the families involved.