Family legal issues in Richland County touch everything from where your children sleep at night to how your finances look for the next decade. Our family law attorneys at Laubshire Law Firm represent clients throughout Columbia, Forest Acres, Blythewood, and the surrounding communities, providing clear-eyed legal guidance when the stakes are highest.
Divorce in South Carolina
South Carolina recognizes both fault-based and no-fault grounds for divorce. A no-fault divorce requires that both spouses live separately for at least one continuous year before filing. If waiting is not an option, fault-based grounds include adultery, habitual drunkenness or drug use, physical cruelty, and desertion for one year.
Divorce proceedings can be uncontested, where both spouses agree on all major issues, or contested, where the court must resolve what the parties cannot. Either way, having legal counsel from the start protects you from procedural missteps and ensures your interests are represented at every stage.
Child Custody
Richland County Family Court weighs each parent’s home environment, relationship with the child, and ability to provide stability when making custody determinations according to the best interests of the child. Both legal and physical custody arrangements carry lasting consequences, and our attorneys help clients pursue outcomes that reflect the reality of their family dynamics.
Child Support
Under South Carolina Code § 63-17-470, both parents are financially obligated to support their children. The court uses an income-sharing model, accounting for each parent’s gross income, healthcare costs, childcare expenses, and the number of overnight visits, to calculate a fair support amount.
Alimony and Protection Orders
Spousal support in Richland County is never automatic. Judges weigh the length of the marriage, each spouse’s earning potential, and the lifestyle maintained during the relationship before making any alimony determination. For clients facing domestic violence, our attorneys can pursue Orders of Protection through Richland County Family Court to establish immediate safeguards, including no-contact requirements, temporary custody provisions, and exclusive use of a shared residence.
You Can Trust Our Family to Protect Your Family
Richland County Family Court is one of the busiest in the state, and outcomes here often depend on how thoroughly a case is prepared before it ever reaches a judge. Our attorneys bring a former prosecutor’s approach to preparation and presentation, with more than 12 years of combined experience in South Carolina family law. We are available 24/7 because family crises do not wait for convenient timing.
Contact Our Family Law Attorneys in Richland County
Are you facing a divorce, custody matter, or support dispute in Richland County? Call Laubshire Law Firm at 803-708-4755 or complete our online form to schedule a consultation with our family law attorneys.
