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Family Law Attorneys in Charleston, SC

At Martin Murphy Law, LLC, we guide families and individuals through some of life’s most difficult challenges. From divorce and custody disputes to serious injuries caused by accidents, we combine compassion with experience to fight for the outcomes that matter most.

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Relationships aren’t easy, and sometimes, Charleston families need legal help understanding their rights and navigating emotional domestic conflicts. Whether you need a zealous divorce lawyer, compassionate adoption advocate, or Certified Family Court Mediator, contact the experienced Moncks Corner family law attorney at Martin Murphy Law LLC. Call (843) 809-0232 or connect with our South Carolina domestic relations team online to schedule a personalized and confidential consultation.

Our dedicated domestic relations lawyer provide families in the Tri-County area with the following confidential services:

Whether you want to understand your rights or need to file for divorce, we might help you file for a no-fault or fault-based divorce on the following grounds:

As a Certified Family Court Mediator, Martin Murphy helps couples draft a fair legal separation agreement to take before the Court or might help one party immediately file for divorce and fight for his or her fair share of marital assets.

Child Custody and Visitation

Child custody, which includes both physical custody and legal custody, is a sensitive matter necessitating a compassionate and experienced family legal team. We often recommend working with our dedicated family mediation lawyer to negotiate a fair custody agreement. However, all child custody matters, even agreements, must go through the family court. Tri-County judges are required to analyze custody based on the best interests of the children and must consider various factors in this analysis.

Alimony and Spousal Support

Pursuant to S.C. Code § 20-3-130, the Court will look at thirteen factors in deciding on whether or not to award alimony to a party in a divorce. An alimony award, whether you be the receiving or paying party, can significantly impact your financial future. Spousal support, in the form of temporary payments made during your divorce case, may be ordered. Permanent periodic alimony may also be ordered, with the paying party making payments for life, until one party dies or the receiving party remarries. Besides permanent periodic alimony there are lump sum, rehabilitation and reimbursement alimony. There are also defenses to having to pay alimony which could save you from tens of thousands of dollars over your lifetime. Bottom line, alimony is a complicated issue in divorce that requires an experienced family law attorney to handle. Reach out to us and we’ll be happy to discuss how the issue of spousal support and alimony can impact your case.

Adoption

One of the great, but unfortunately rare, joys of being a family law attorney is bringing families together. That’s why Martin Murphy would love to handle your adoption case. Whether it be stepparent, grandparent or international adoption, we can help you to achieve your goal of becoming the legal parent of the child you have grown to love. From the initial consultation to that final hearing after which you take your first pictures as a family, Murph will see you through what can be a complicated and intimidating process.

Understanding the Benefits of Family Mediation in Moncks Corner

Not every domestic matter requires litigation. Our dedicated family mediators might help couples amicably develop legal separation agreements, distribute property, and negotiate co-parenting plans. We might even work with couples to draft prenuptial agreements and help them understand their property rights before marriage. Even grandparents, foster parents, and de facto guardians can benefit from consulting with our legal team about their rights during complex custody disputes.

Tri-County Domestic Relations Lawyer You Can Trust

At Martin Murphy Law LLC., we understand that family matters aren’t just legal. Let our experienced Moncks Corner family law attorney guide you through this complex and emotional process, whether you need a divorce now or confidentially want to discuss your legal rights and options. Call (843) 809-0232 or connect online with our S.C. domestic relations team today.