Do You Have Grounds for Divorce?
For many people, divorce is more complicated than simply dividing property. It is about making important decisions during a difficult transition that will impact the rest of your life. You do not have to make these life-changing decisions alone.
Beverly K. Ballinger focuses exclusively on family law. We will assist you with every aspect of your divorce, protecting your interests, answering your questions, guiding you through the legal process, and proactively and efficiently assisting you to obtain a fair result with minimal conflict where possible.
Resolving Conflict During Divorce
Regardless of the circumstances leading up to your divorce, you and your spouse need to resolve many issues. We will make sure you understand and protect your rights related to property valuation and division, child custody and visitation, as well as alimony and spousal support.
We focus on guiding our clients to amicable solutions through negotiation and mediation whenever possible. However, we recognize that litigation may sometimes be necessary. Beverly Ballinger has more than two decades of experience assisting people with alternative forms of dispute resolution.
No-Fault Divorce
For most parents (and even many people without children), no-fault divorce provides an opportunity to dissolve the marriage with as few emotional consequences as possible. We will help you and your spouse reach agreements through mediation or negotiation without assigning blame.
There is only one no-fault ground for divorce in South Carolina. In order to file for a no-fault divorce, you and your spouse must live in separate homes at the time of filing and must then "live separate and apart continuously for one year" to get the divorce. A separation agreement is often reached during that year, which we can assist you in drafting to address important issues.
Grounds for Fault-Based Divorce
Many marriages end because of a specific reason. South Carolina allows for fault-based divorce on the grounds of adultery, habitual drunkenness or drug abuse, physical violence or threats, and desertion.
If one of these grounds applies to your situation, you can file for divorce on the basis of fault.
South Carolina Dissolution of Marriage/Divorce Attorney You Can Trust
If you are considering filing for divorce or if you have been served with divorce papers, Beverly K. Ballinger and staff will provide the experienced guidance you need. From offices in Charleston, we represent clients throughout South Carolina. Call 843.720.3721 or contact us online to schedule an informative consultation to discuss the specifics of your divorce.
