When a divorce or separation changes your family structure, few things matter more than protecting your relationship with your children. Our family attorneys at Laubshire Law help parents throughout Columbia and the surrounding Midlands pursue custody arrangements and visitation schedules that reflect their children’s genuine needs.
Why Choose Our Parenting Time Attorneys
Parenting time disputes are emotionally charged, and the stakes could not be higher. Our team has more than 12 years of combined experience handling custody cases in Richland County Family Court. We pursue negotiated agreements whenever possible to spare families the cost and stress of litigation, but we are fully prepared to go to trial when the other side is unreasonable. We also handle custody modifications when a significant change in circumstances requires updating an existing order.
How South Carolina Courts Evaluate Parenting Time
South Carolina courts apply the best interests of the child standard when making all custody and visitation decisions. Judges assess a range of factors, including each parent’s home environment, the strength of the parent-child relationship, each parent’s ability to provide stability, and any history of domestic violence or substance abuse. Depending on the child’s age and maturity, their own preferences may also carry weight.
Custody Arrangements
South Carolina recognizes both sole and joint custody. Legal custody determines who makes major decisions about the child’s education, healthcare, and religious upbringing. Physical custody establishes where the child primarily lives. Our attorneys help clients pursue custody arrangements that are realistic, detailed, and built to hold up over time.
Visitation Schedules
A clear, detailed parenting schedule prevents misunderstandings and minimizes conflict between co-parents. Our attorneys help clients develop schedules that address:
- Alternating weekends and midweek time
- Holiday and school break rotations
- Summer vacation divisions
- Special occasions such as birthdays
- Provisions for travel and extracurricular activities
Relocation Cases
When one parent wants to move a significant distance from Columbia, the court must approve the change before it happens. Under South Carolina Code § 63-15-220, the relocating parent must provide proper notice, and the court will determine whether the move serves the child’s best interests or would disrupt the existing parenting arrangement.
Contact Our Parenting Time Lawyers in Columbia
Are you concerned about losing meaningful time with your child? Do not wait to take action. Call The Laubshire Law Firm, LLC at 803-708-4755 or complete our online contact form to schedule a consultation with our parenting time attorneys in Columbia.
