Family legal matters in Orangeburg County carry consequences that touch every part of your daily life, including where your children live, how your finances are structured, and what the next chapter looks like for your family.
Types of Family Law Cases We Handle
Our family law attorneys at Laubshire Law Firm represent clients throughout Orangeburg County in divorce, custody, support, and related matters, providing the steady legal guidance you need to move forward with confidence.
Divorce
Ending a marriage in South Carolina involves resolving several interrelated issues before a final decree can be issued, including:
- Division of marital property and debts under the equitable distribution standard
- Identification of separate versus marital assets
- Retirement accounts and pension division
- Tax implications of the proposed settlement
- Grounds for divorce, including no-fault separation after one year
Child Custody and Visitation
Orangeburg County Family Court applies the best interests of the child standard in all custody determinations. Our attorneys help clients understand and pursue both legal custody (the authority to make major decisions about education, healthcare, and upbringing) and physical custody arrangements that support a stable routine for the child. We also handle visitation schedules and modifications when circumstances change.
Child Support
South Carolina uses an income-sharing model to calculate child support, meaning both parents contribute based on their earnings. The court also accounts for healthcare costs, childcare expenses, the number of overnights, and any special circumstances affecting the child’s needs.
Alimony
Under South Carolina Code § 20-3-130, a judge may award periodic, lump-sum, rehabilitative, reimbursement, or separate maintenance alimony depending on the facts of the marriage. Alimony is never automatic; the court weighs the length of the marriage, each spouse’s earning capacity, marital misconduct, and other relevant factors before making an award.
Rely On Our Orangeburg County Family Law Attorneys
Family matters filed in Orangeburg County Court of Common Pleas require local knowledge and consistent attention. Our attorneys have more than 12 years of combined legal experience handling divorce, custody, and support cases throughout the Midlands and the Lowcountry. We are available around the clock because we know that family crises rarely occur during business hours, and you should never have to wait for answers.
Contact Our Experienced Legal Team
Why wait when so much is at stake? Call The Laubshire Law Firm, LLC at 803-708-4755 or reach out online to schedule a consultation with our family law attorneys serving Orangeburg County.
