Known as “The Palmetto State,” South Carolina was the first state to vote to secede from the Union and was a founding state of the Confederate States of America. Many interesting people hail from this state, including James Brown, the “Godfather of Soul", former president Andrew Jackson and political figure Jesse Jackson. Marriages tend to stay together in this state, and South Carolina comes in at #32 in the U.S. for divorces with a rate of 4 percent. However, if you’re in one of those marriages that simply isn’t working, do yourself a favor and find a good attorney to handle the proceedings for you. Check the city links below to choose from the many attorneys in your area.