Your children are your most valuable assets.

Going through a child custody case is no fun.  No one has to tell you that a child custody case is complex and full of emotion. Unlike financial issues in a separation or divorce, child custody matters are working out issues of flesh and blood.  The good news is that you and the other parent control a large part of the process and certainly how you each handle things.

South Carolina Family Courts consider many issues related to your children: paternity, child custody (what the parenting schedule looks like and how parenting decisions are made), visitation with each parent, and support.

Why should I consider the Atkins Law Firm, P.A.?

Our approach to child custody law is different.  There are many great child custody lawyers in South Carolina. They can help you achieve an outstanding result in family court.  But when it is all said and done and you are left with a custody order - you still have many needs.  We understand that at the heart of family law is the family.  In most cases there will still be ongoing issues with the other parent - long after the case is final. Unlike divorce cases and issues of finances that are final when ruled on by the Family Court, child custody issues can arise throughout the child's minority (and sometimes after). 

Rather than just tell you to sit back and let us handle the legal things, we want to walk with you through this transition.  Of course we zealously represent you during the litigation and seek the absolute best outcome possible for your case.  But we also strive to help prepare you for what to expect in the child custody case and for life after.  Part of this service is done through education.  When you understand the litigation process, the flow of the case, and the applicable law, you will better understand our advice and the potential results  and hopefully arrive at a more satisfying resolution to your case.

What can I expect if I retain the Atkins Law Firm, P.A.?

We are a full service firm.  That means we are going to walk you through your case from start to finish.  We will become the point of contact for your spouse and his/her lawyer.  We will prepare you for hearings.  We will prepare all documents necessary to represent you.  We will work to obtain all of the information you need so that you can make a fully informed decision.  We will attempt to negotiate a workable settlement and if that fails we will zealously represent you in court.

As your lawyer, we will wear two hats.  The first is advocate and is probably what you are familiar with when it comes to divorce lawyers.  It means that during negotiations, mediations, and hearings we strongly represent your interests.  Our other duty to you is counselor.  This means that we are honest and open with you about your case.  It's our duty to share the good, bad and ugly with you so that you can make the best decisions possible.

Education is a core belief of our firm.  We desire to make South Carolina family law understandable and applicable to our clients so they can clearly understand the law's implication on their case. This will be done through forms, e-mails, flow-charts, one-on-one time with the staff and your lawyer and other helpful documents.  Another method we use to educate our clients and the public is our South Carolina Family Law Blog Tripp authors.

A smile.  We know you're dealing with a lot.  We know this is one of (if not the most) challenging thing you have experienced in your life.  And we understand that we deal with these issues every day and this is likely the first time you are having to go through child custody litigation.  So it is our pleasure to be patient and open when discussing your case, your rights, and the impact these decisions will have on your family and your life.

Next Step?

If you find your yourself facing a child custody case and you desire to move forward here is your next step.

Contact our office using this short form or by call us at 864-558-0512 or use the form below to schedule your consultation to discuss the South Carolina child custody process and get specific questions answered about your case by a Greenville, SC child custody lawyer. During this meeting we can get to know one another better and we can mutually determine if our representation is best for you and your family.

In the mean time...

If you are interested in learning more about the typical issues involved in your child case head on over to our South Carolina Divorce and Family Law Blog.  The issues you may want to research include: