Family Law

The attorneys at Stratton & Reynolds can assist you in the following aspects of family law:

• Divorce
• Alimony and Separate Maintenance and Support
• Child support, child custody and visitation schedules
• Restraining Orders
• Adoptions
• Prenuptial Agreements

Divorce

There are 5 grounds for divorce in South Carolina

• Adultery
• Physical Cruelty
• Desertion for more than one year
• Habitual Drunkenness or Habitual Use of Drugs
• Separation for a period of one year without cohabitation (sometimes referred to as a “no fault” divorce)

“No fault” divorce is certainly the most common divorce in SC, but every just as every family is unique, every divorce is unique.  The attorneys at Stratton & Reynolds can assist you in not only filing for divorce but also in navigating the complex issues that surround divorces such as equitable division of property, alimony, child custody, child support, and visitation schedules.  Contact us for a free initial consultation.

Child Custody

When considering child custody, the Family Court must choose custody based on the best interest of the child.  Often, the best interest of the child is a difficult standard to define.  The Court will consider a number of factors when assessing the best interest of the child such as the overall character of the parents, the choice of the child (if of appropriate age), the religion of the parents, immoral conduct of one parent, financial resources, stability of the home, etc.  There is no absolute test, and it is important to talk to a family law attorney when facing a custody issue.  Let the attorneys at Stratton & Reynolds assist you in the difficult and emotional issues surrounding child custody.  Contact us for a free initial consultation

Child Support

Child support obligations are enforced by the Family Court.  Child Support is calculated using the “The Child Support Guidelines.”  The Guidelines use a formula, and the Family Court judges have very little room for variance.  Let the attorneys at Stratton & Reynolds assist you with any questions you may have regarding child support obligations.  Contact us for a free consultation.

Adoptions

Adoptions are a rewarding and exciting time in a family’s life, but many families feel lost and stressed in the legal process and “red-tape” that often surrounds the adoption process.  An experienced family law attorney can often relieve that stress and save the family unnecessary expense.  Please contact the attorneys at Stratton & Reynolds to assist you with any questions you may have regarding the adoption process.  Contact us for a free consultation.