Divorce, Child Custody, and Adoption

Charleston, South Carolina, Divorce Lawyer
To take some of the risk out a divorce, it is wise to try to settle disputes out of court. A judge's decision may be different from any decision you would make. At MDM LAW we represent South Carolina residents going through a divorce.
There are times, however, when the other side is not interested in settlement; if that is your case, we are always ready to take a case to trial, and we prepare all of our cases for that possibility. We have successfully litigated many a family law issue in our five years of practice.
Family law attorney Michael Merolla has represented people living in Charleston County, Berkley County, and Dorchester County. Some of the family law issues we handle include:

• Divorce
• Alimony and spousal support
• Child custody and support
• Adoption
• Transfer of guardianship actions 

Divorce

To save the time and the extra expense of litigation, lawyer M.D. Merolla works to negotiate divorce agreements. We will sit down and determine what you think would be an appropriate result, in terms of marital asset distribution, spousal support agreements, and more. These agreements examine things like the value of your home, the length of your marriage, reasons for the divorce, pension plans, and investment property. We then determine an appropriate strategy to attain your goals.

Child Custody and Support

Under South Carolina law, child support and custody are determined under statutory guidelines and the best interest of the child standard. MDM LAW, in Charleston, South Carolina, will work to obtain a proper result concerning your custody and visitation issues. By examining your child's needs and each person's ability to pay, we will argue for an appropriate award of child support.

Adoptions and Paternity

Adoptions are complex and we have represented many clients with adoptions; during the process it may be necessary to terminate one parent's rights before the adoption may go forward. No matter what the circumstances, we can help. We also represent people seeking a paternity adjudication.