Myrtle Beach Divorce Lawyer

If you are considering a divorce in South Carolina, there are a number of things you need to be aware of. The first is that South Carolina requires legal grounds for divorce, otherwise parties cannot file. Secondly, you must have jurisdiction to file for divorce in South Carolina. Both parties would have to be in the state for a three-month period or one party for a one-year period prior to filing. Third is that having an experienced and effective divorce attorney who wants what is best for you and your situation will help make a difficult process a smoother one.

More Than a Decade of Family Law Experience

At the law office of Trenton H. Chambers, P.A., I have more than a decade of family law experience. I help many clients reach lasting, beneficial agreements on divorce issues outside of court. But if your goals are best protected in court, I'm prepared to be your advocate there.

To schedule a confidential appointment to discuss your divorce matters, contact the law office of Trenton H. Chambers, P.A., for an experienced Myrtle Beach divorce attorney. Call 843-692-7953.

Choosing an Approach That Works Best for You

There are a couple of different ways to approach divorce. One is to file when divorce is contested, and obtain a temporary hearing. This is a hearing where ground rules are laid out between the parties and a judge makes temporary rulings on issues like child custody and child support. Parties will investigate each other's financial assets until the divorce hearing. Another approach is to send a settlement agreement offer to the other party and negotiate on an agreement that works best for everyone involved. I go over both the pros and cons with my clients and encourage the best approach for their situation in order to move on with their lives.

Legal Grounds for Divorce

South Carolina is one of the few remaining states that require lawful grounds for divorce. This means that parties may not obtain a divorce unless they cite one of five grounds for divorce:

• One year separation
• Adultery
• Desertion
• Physical cruelty
• Habitual drunkenness (including drug abuse)

Contact Our South Carolina Marriage Dissolution Attorney

Call me at 843-692-7953 to schedule an appointment with an experienced Myrtle Beach divorce attorney. You can also contact me by e-mail. My office is open Monday through Friday, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Visa, MasterCard, Discover and American Express accepted.