Divorce is a life-altering event, regardless of the length of marriage or value of the marital estate. Emotions run high, and you need the objective perspective of an experienced family law attorney to guide you in making decisions during this difficult time. When the prospect of divorce seems overwhelming, trust that Julianne Stokes will guide you through the process with compassion and knowledge of South Carolina family law.

If you are a parent, you will likely tell us that your children are your top priority, whether you are going through a divorce or are contemplating a change in custody action or a relocation case. We stand ready to mediate or litigate these issues, and our knowledge of the law will help shape your custody case so that we can ensure your children receive the best possible outcome.

Much of our practice focuses on family law issues such as divorce, equitable distribution of assets and liabilities, alimony, time-sharing and support of children, drafting and enforcing prenuptial agreements, modification of alimony or child support payments, modification of custody, parental relocation cases, grandparent visitation, and third party adoptions.

Mediation is one piece of “alternative dispute resolution” (methods of resolving your conflict outside of court). During a mediation, the parties negotiate to reach an agreement, while the mediator acts as a third party neutral to facilitate the process. Julianne Stokes is a certified family court mediator, and she can help you resolve your dispute(s) in an informal, comfortable setting. Mediation allows the parties to maintain control over the process while also saving time and money.

Before you get married, consult with an attorney to determine whether you may need a Prenuptial Agreement. So many of our divorce clients tell us they wish they knew the state of the law before they married. Many of the costly financial issues that arise in a divorce can be resolved through a well-written Prenuptial Agreement, so save yourself money and heartache by consulting with us several months prior to your wedding date.