Protecting Your Future with Experienced Divorce Representation in Rock Hill, SC
Choosing to end your marriage can be a challenging and empowering decision to make and is the first step in the legal process.
Collaborating with a Rock Hill divorce lawyer provides you with an opportunity to confide in a legal advocate who has your best interests in mind. They can help you develop a strategy for how to divide your property, handle child custody, and decide on support matters.
Turner Family Law proudly serves the Rock Hill South Carolina community, partnering with individuals and families as they seek to create supportive co-parenting or divorce agreements.
We appreciate the uniqueness and autonomy of each family unit we work with. We create a partnership with our clients to make sure the divorce agreements we negotiate are practical and empowering for them.
Why Hire Turner Family Law for Your Divorce?
Turner Family Law offers a robust suite of solutions for those at all stages of the dissolution of marriage process. When you hire us, you gain access to a team that respects those in Rock Hill and will treat you with dignity.
Local Knowledge, Personalized Strategy
Our attorneys and staff members are well-versed in the local laws that apply to divorces in Rock Hill. We take the time to create personalized solutions for our clients’ legal matters instead of trying to offer them “one-size-fits-all” packages.
Experienced in SC Divorce Law and Family Court
Our attorneys and support staff members have worked or practiced in the South Carolina divorce space for years. We stay updated on changes in the laws and procedures so we can be effective advocates for our clients.
Empathetic Support Through Difficult Times
We understand how emotional and stressful it can be to go through a divorce. We provide our clients with compassionate and confidential spaces for them to freely discuss their concerns and journey. This helps us humanize your case so we can be an effective representative in court and during negotiations.
Types of Divorce Cases We Handle in Rock Hill
Our divorce attorneys have a wealth of experience handling many different types of divorces, including:
- Uncontested divorce
- Contested divorce
- High-asset divorce
- Divorce involving child custody or support
Each of these requires special consideration and a different approach. We can work with you to determine what legal services are needed to best support you in your process of ending your marriage.
Key Considerations in a South Carolina Divorce
Legally ending a marriage in South Carolina requires the two spouses to come to an agreement on several important issues, such as:
- How to divide their marital property and debts
- Whether spousal support (alimony) is appropriate
- How the parties should handle custody and parental responsibilities
- How much should one person pay the other in child support
The court requires the parties to resolve these legal matters before they can formally end their marriage. South Carolina also requires many divorcing spouses to participate in mediation to settle these without having to go to trial.
What To Expect During the Divorce Process
The first part of the divorce process involves one spouse filing a petition for dissolution of marriage with the appropriate court. In this document, the spouse tells the court about the spouses, the marriage, the marital assets, whether they have any children, and the grounds for divorce. The filing spouse would send this to the other spouse, who would then file an answer or response.
From there, they would negotiate property division, alimony, and child custody and support matters, or inform the court about what they have already agreed on. Then, they would either continue to resolve legal disputes about the divorce, such as disagreements about the grounds or how to divide the assets, or seek court permission to end the marriage.
Serving Clients Throughout Rock Hill and York County
What Our Divorce Clients Are Saying
Our team proudly serves those throughout the Rock Hill area who are moving through the divorce process. Our firm has worked with dozens of people in South Carolina, from whom we have received high regard. For example, here’s what Chase Brodsky had to say about working with us:
“Always gets back to me quickly and is very professional. Very straightforward with information. Overall, Michael has been exactly what I was looking for in an attorney. I would highly recommend him to anyone going through a divorce or custody battle.”
Frequently Asked Questions About Divorce in Rock Hill
How long does a divorce take in South Carolina?
A divorce can take weeks, months, or, sometimes, a year or more to resolve. It depends on many factors, such as the complexity of the marital estate, whether the parties have children, and how much they agree on.
What are the grounds for divorce in SC?
The grounds for divorce in South Carolina include irreconcilable differences, adultery, desertion, habitual drunkenness, and cruelty.
Do I have to be separated before filing for divorce in Rock Hill?
You and your spouse should live separately and apart for at least one year before getting a divorce. A Rock Hill attorney can help you understand the court’s updated rules on what it means to live separate and apart, as these can change.
What’s the difference between contested and uncontested divorce?
An uncontested divorce is when both people agree on the reasons for the divorce and how legal matters should be resolved. A contested divorce is when the spouses don’t agree on those matters.
Schedule a Consultation With a Rock Hill Divorce Lawyer
Give us a call today if you are considering a divorce in South Carolina or if you have been served with divorce papers. The team at Turner Family Law is here to answer your questions and provide you with empowering solutions. Dial 864-778-2734 or fill out our online contact form to get in touch with us and schedule a no-obligation consultation.
