Charleston Family Law Attorneys

Brinkley Law Firm's South Carolina divorce and family law attorney team offers sound counsel during challenging times.

LGBTQ+ Family Law

For nearly a decade, since the U.S. Supreme Court ruling in Obergefell v. Hodges, same-sex couples have had the same right that opposite-sex partners have long taken for granted: the ability to marry the person they love. While marriage equality is n… Read More
Attorneys: Stephanie M. Brinkley

Divorce

Unlike other states, South Carolina does not allow for immediate no-fault divorce, meaning that one or both of the parties must have sufficient grounds to file for divorce. Sufficient grounds include adultery, physical cruelty, desertion, habitual dr… Read More
Attorneys: Stephanie M. Brinkley

Military Divorce

Divorce issues differ in every situation, and military families have many additional considerations. Military regulations require former and current service members to support an ex-spouse and children, and these regulations can be different than the… Read More

Collaborative Divorce

When considering options for ending a marriage, individuals are often unaware they have choices. Not every divorce action results in a "scorched earth" campaign. Many spouses choose to engage in alternative dispute resolution as a means to peaceful… Read More
Attorneys: Stephanie M. Brinkley

Child Custody & Visitation

Child custody and visitation issues involve some of the most difficult decisions regarding a divorce. The goal is to create the best possible environment for the child, in fairness to both parents. Brinkley Law Firm, LLC is skilled in matters of cust… Read More
Attorneys: Stephanie M. Brinkley

Alimony & Child Support

Child support and alimony are among the many complex issues surrounding a divorce, with guidelines to follow and many factors involved. The child support formula takes into consideration the income of divorcing spouses, non-covered medical expenses,… Read More
Attorneys: Stephanie M. Brinkley

Prenuptial Agreements

Some couples choose to enter into an agreement prior to their marriage, with the goal of preemptively resolving a number of issues that may arise as the result of future death or divorce. Prenuptial agreements are commonly used when one or both parti… Read More