Mary's primary concern as your Charleston, South Carolina child custody attorney, is the same as yours. Mary focuses on supporting children through the difficult process of separation and divorce. Mary brings to your child custody case extensive experience as a court appointed guardian and an understanding of how the court determines resolution in Charleston child custody cases.
She is highly trusted in her work advocating for children in litigation negotiations. With Mary as your representative in family law courts, you can rely not only on her extensive experience, knowledge, and insight, but on a community of professionals she has created relationships with in her role as guardian ad litem - relationships which may support you in your parenting goals.
We use common sense, compassion and years of experience to devise a plan that will work best for your family. The goal is to help our clients understand that the priorities of the adults may be different than the needs and desires of the children. Mary will consider your personal family situation to advise you about Charleston child custody arrangements which are unique to you.
South Carolina Family Courts can award parents, and in some cases nonparents, sole, joint, or shared custody of a child. On the reverse end of the spectrum, the Family Court also has jurisdiction to terminate a parent's parental rights. Many factors affect the custody award, all of which Mary can explain to you.
How The Courts Determine Child Custody
The courts look at a number of factors when determining what is in the child's best interest. Some of these factors include the child's preference, the parents' fitness, his or her previous role as caregiver, any conduct that would not be in the best interest of a child, as well as psychological, environmental, medical and educational considerations.
Mary's approach to representing your family in child custody cases is one of compassion, common sense, and effective strategies that will achieve the best outcome for your unique case. She spends time with each of her clients to understand what is in the best interest of the children, whose needs, desires, and priorities may differ from their parents. Mary will advise on the best approach to achieving the desired result in your case, and how to implement strategies in a way that is sensible and cost-effective.
As your Charleston child custody attorney, Mary will educate you on the various outcomes awarded by the South Carolina Family Courts regarding child custody. She will also explain how the South Carolina Family Court has the power to determine, and terminate, a parent's rights, if it is in the best interest of the child.
The Importance Of Child Support In Resolution Of Family Law Disputes
Child support is intended to ensure a child has adequate means for their care until they reach adulthood, and is overseen by the South Carolina Child Support Guidelines. The court can, however, override the Child Support Guidelines under certain circumstances. For more information about child support, contact Mary. As your Charleston SC child custody lawyer, she can advise your family on how to approach child support and maintain your child's standard of living.