Alyssa Haladay Richardson

Alyssa Haladay Richardson

5.0
Rating: 6.6

Licensed for 15 years

Alimony Lawyer at Columbia, SC
Practice Areas: Alimony, Child Custody, Divorce & Separation ... +2 more

Po Box 90860, Columbia, SC

About Alyssa

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Alimony 25%

Counsel has settled and litigated several matters involving various forms of spousal support, including permanent periodic alimony, rehabilitative alimony, lump sum alimony and in-kind spousal support payments.

15 years

25%
Child Custody 25%

Counsel has settled and litigated numerous complex child custody matters, which also include parental decision-making authority, visitation schedules, child support, parenting guidelines and restrictions and other child-related matters.

15 years

25%
Divorce and Separation 25%

Counsel has appeared before South Carolina Family Courts for countless divorce proceedings, including no fault divorce cases and cases involving a fault-based ground for divorce, such as adultery, physical cruelty and habitual drunkenness.

15 years

25%
Family 20%

Counsel has handled a variety of other cases in the South Carolina Family Courts including Rules to Show Cause (contempt actions for failure to comply with a Court Order), name changes, procedural motions, etc.

15 years

20%
Adoption 5%

Counsel has handled step-parent and other family member adoptions, as well as private adoptions.

15 years

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 225-275 per hour

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in South Carolina for 15 years

State: South Carolina

Acquired: 2010

Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Mcdougall & Self, LLP

Po Box 90860, Columbia, SC, 29290-1860

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Alyssa Haladay Richardson's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

3 Client Reviews

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Posted by Denise | April 07, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Best Attorney Ever

Handled a Contempt of Court case for us. Always stayed in contact with us, listened to us, gave my daughter confidence and most important won the case and got us attorney fees. Her Para legal Kim was top notch, kind, caring and the both together are an unbeatable pair. Wish she had been our divorce ...attorney. Highly recommend them.

Posted by Eric | March 26, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

BEST Attorney in South Carolina

Alyssa Richardson is the most exceptional lawyer I have ever worked with / hired. She helped me during an extremely difficult child custody case in Sumter, South Carolina. I would recommend Alyssa's services to anyone who needs a dedicated, experienced, and honest Attorney located in or around Columb...ia, South Carolina. Also, all the staff at Alyssa's office are always courteous and helpful. I can never thank Alyssa enough for her expert guidance. If you need an exceptional lawyer, give Alyssa's office a call! I'm grateful I did!

Posted by Tyler | March 22, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Great experience considering the situation

Alyssa Richardson really has been fantastic. Going through a divorce is something I NEVER imagined, obviously, but she has been right there for me in so many ways every step of the way. She has really become like a counselor to me. I know it's her job but she makes me feel like she truly does care. J...ust exactly what I need during this time.

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Alyssa Haladay Richardson's Lawyer Endorsements

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Rebecca Creel

Family lawyer | Mar 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Alyssa is one of the brightest domestic lawyers in the Midlands."

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Michael Self

Divorce and separation lawyer | Mar 22

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer. She is a great lawyer and well respected by other members of the bar."

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Michael Self

Family lawyer

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Rebecca Creel

Child custody lawyer

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John McDougall

Family lawyer

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Gregory Cowan

Unknown lawyer

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Meredith Clark

Family lawyer

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William Fortino

Family lawyer

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Ryan McLeod

Family lawyer

Experience

Rating:  6.6 (Good)

Work Experience

2010 - Present

Attorney, McDougall, Self, Currence & McLeod

Associations

2011 - Present

Richland County Bar Association, Family Law Section

2011 - Present

Lexington County Bar Association

2011 - Present

South Carolina Bar, Family Law Section

2010 - Present

South Carolina Bar Association

2010 - 2012

Lexington County Bar Association, Social Committee

Education

2015

Family Law Trial Institute

2009

Elon University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2005

Appalachian State University

BS - Bachelor of Science

Languages

English

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