Family Law Attorney Greenville, SC
- Address: 1205 E Washington St., Greenville, SC 29601
- Telephone: 864-907-4444
Our Family Law Practice Areas
Our Greenville family law services span the entire case life cycle, from consultation and evaluation through in-court representation.
Divorce
If you are considering a divorce, Lauren Taylor Law’s Greenville office can ease the process. It’s a common occurrence — for every 1,000 South Carolina women over 15, seven or more will experience a divorce. We have helped numerous clients use their legal options to execute fault or no-fault divorces in Greenville. Our divorce attorneys are there for you to ensure complex proceedings go smoothly and leave you in good financial standing.
Alimony
Alimony agreements can protect both spouses in a marriage. Greenville couples can choose from five types of alimony — periodic, lump-sum, separate maintenance, rehabilitative or reimbursement. Any alimony agreement is subject to details such as the length of marriage, income, standard of living, marital issues and other details. Our Greenville office will work with you at any stage of your relationship to establish and uphold alimony terms.
Child Support
Child support is an important part of caring for a child after a divorce — it promotes a better quality of life with involvement from both parents. Fairness is critical. Lauren Taylor Law helps Greenville parents reach equitable child support agreements. We have ample experience drafting, evaluating and upholding child support agreements that adhere to Greenville’s application of South Carolina Child Support Guidelines. From establishing sufficient payment requirements to taking legal action, we will advocate for what is best for you and your child.
Child Custody
Our legal team is committed to pursuing a custody arrangement that you know is in your child’s best interest. We provide legal guidance, documentation assistance and representation for Greenville custody cases. During these processes, we ensure the custody agreement aligns with the factors that South Carolina considers when determining what is in a child’s best interest — the child’s needs, the parent’s capabilities and the child’s relationship with each parent. For existing custody agreements, we provide in-court representation for custody disputes and can modify existing orders.
Adoption
We help Greenville families grow through adoption. Our legal team has experience guiding clients through the adoption process in accordance with South Carolina’s laws. We have worked with couples from a variety of backgrounds to adopt children from private families and through agencies, both domestic and foreign. From coordinating a home study to recommending financial assistance options, we can provide comprehensive adoption support from legal professionals.
Domestic Violence
A domestic violence accusation can bring a range of emotions, and you need an experienced attorney to help you navigate the accusation and potential charges. If you are facing domestic violence charges in Greenville, which can arise even if you violate a Protection From Abuse (PFA) order, Lauren Taylor Law has extensive experience navigating South Carolina’s domestic abuse laws and forming strong legal defenses. Every day counts — our domestic violence attorneys will work swiftly to reach a settlement, verdict or judgment that allows you to move forward.
Child Abuse and Neglect
We help you seek critical legal protections if you are accused of child abuse or neglect in Greenville. Lauren Taylor Law is well-versed in the Child Protection Act, and we know your rights within it. You can count on us for rigorous support that brings the truth to light, clearing false allegations or preventing unjust rulings. We have extensive experience negotiating with the Department of Social Services (DSS), appealing DSS decisions and helping to get the most favorable outcome for your family.
Contact Lauren Taylor Law
Lauren Taylor Law is the family attorney Greenville residents turn to for divorce, child custody, alimony and various other cases. We encourage you to submit our online contact form or call the Greenville office at 864-907-4444 to schedule an initial consultation.
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1. Last Will and Testament
Wills are very essential legal document and the primary building block of astute estate planning. They are legal declarations you as the testator use to name one or more individuals to administer your estates. Wills also give provisions for the distribution of your wealth at death. Having Lauren Taylor help you with your wills will ensure you get the outcomes you would prefer for both you and your loved ones.
2. Revocable Living Trust with Pour over Will
Revocable living trust allows you to legally set up a trust whose status can change anytime in your lifetime. You can easily fund such a trust using your personal assets. Lauren Taylor will gladly help you set up the trust and prepare the deeds that change the titles on the property account into the trust’s name. She may also advice the trusteeship options available to you. With her, you are sure of a comprehensively and properly developed document that will grant you full control over the trust’s assets. She is also knowledgeable on pour over wills and can advise on this if you want all your assets to automatically revert to trust’s ownership at your death.
3. Power of Attorney
You may from time to time require authorized representation in some of your affairs. Good news is there is a legal provision that allows for this. Abbreviated as POA, Power of attorney allows you to choose an agent to act on your behalf or represent you (the principal) in business, private affairs or any other legal matter. While you have access to standard POAs, they only have provisions for the basic planning needs. Lauren Taylor can however help you draft a comprehensive document that will address all your administrative needs.
4. Health Care Power of Attorney
The hassle of daily life can sometimes make you forget about what matters most, you and your well-being! You are however covered if you have Lauren Taylor by your side. She can help legally appoint someone through a well drafted health care power of attorney. This ensures your best interests are taken care of when incapacitated. It is common knowledge such an appointment is important and must be given to someone you trust. She will use her knowledge and experience to explain to you what needs to be done so you end up with an agent whose decisions put your health first.
5. Full Estate Planning (Joint Revocable Trust, Pour Over Will, Durable Power of Attorney and Health Care Power of Attorney)
Proper estate planning as identified above needs many legal documents. Lauren Taylor is putting her wealth of legal experience at your disposal so you have a convenient package that helps take care of your planning needs. This option gives you access to joint revocable trust, durable power of attorney and health care power of attorney and pour over will all at once. This way you can have it easy while concentrating on the things you value most. When seeking the best estate planning service Greenville SC has to offer then no bouquet beats this fully scaled estate planning combination.
6. Full Estate Planning (Will, Power of Attorney and Health Care Power of Attorney)
Another estate planning combination offered for Charleston residents is the will, power of attorney and health care power of attorney combination. Again this has been put forth to afford you the comfort of going about life with as little worry as is possible.
7. Deed Preparation Incident to Estate Planning
Whether you want contracts, agreements, leases or confidentiality agreements; experienced counsel of Lauren Taylor can help you explore all opportunities open to you. Call away 843-790-9009.